Chapter 103

Even though the thought of continuing my marriage with Bryant was the furthest thing from my mind, hearing Timothy’s staunch defense still warmed my heart.

Bryant’s lips were a tight line. “I’ve failed Jane, but remarrying was never in my plans.”

“Never in your plans? If that were true, why would Jane consider a divorce? Isn’t it because you’ve broken her spirit?” Timothy didn’t believe a word.

Leaning on the cane, Bryant slowly stood up. “I truly haven’t considered it. However, I can’t just abandon Margaret. After all, she is pregnant.”

“Look at you, Mr. Philanthropy!” Timothy hurled a teacup at him.

Bryant didn’t dodge, taking the hit squarely on the forehead, blood quickly beading at the surface. Yet, his expression remained unchanged, seriously saying, “I promised Teresa l’d. take care of Margaret.”

Timothy fumed. “And what about Jane? The office rumors are vicious, bringing Margaret close and painting Jane as the homewrecker. How is that fair to her?”

Bryant said, “Jane’s far stronger and more independent than Margaret, not easily swayed; by others, let alone affected by baseless rumors.”

never imagined Bryant’s praise would come under such circumstances. It was the praise that only filled

independent. I was once like a flower in

strength to grow into

considered, Jane growing up without parents, living under her

stares she endured? Who could she rely on if she wasn’t strong independent?” Timothy sighed, his voice filled with anger and disappointment, “Can she really depend on you, when you’re the husband that’s hurting her all the

suddenly dimmed. “She never shared any of this

worthy of her trust. Ask yourself. Have you ever been

pressed his lips together. “You got me a good wife, but

disappointed is Jane.” Timothy seemed resigned,

my mind, leaving a lingering bitterness. Perhaps all peaceful separations ended with one person handing out a “nice

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more pronounced.

wanted to be indifferent, but seeing him like that, I couldn’t help

express concern.

chuckled softly, his gaze tender.

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