Chapter 131

It was Bryant!

Mark’s eyes locked onto his with an intensity that was hard to ignore. One man radiated a warmth reminiscent of a sunny afternoon, while the other held the cold sharpness of a winter morning.

Their interaction instantly gave me a feeling of high tension. It was as if instead of being childhood friends, they were two people on completely opposite sides.

I racked my brain, trying to understand when the rift between ryant and Mark had grown after Mark’s return from studying abroad.

Was Bryant misunderstanding my relationship with Mark? An what was Mark’s reason for the tension?

Yet, it was their issue to resolve, not mine to pry into.

Bryant strode over with a commanding presence, his gaze briel., flickering over was wearing, his tone dripping with sarcasm, “Cozy, aren’t you?”

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“Not as much as you two,” I retorted without a second thought.

Ever since the incident yesterday, every word, every action from him seemed to erode the little affection left between us.

I couldn’t help but think, had he just reached out to me, maybe I wouldn’t have lost our baby. But he didn’t, even though I was within arm’s reach. Pretending not to hate him would only make me a hypocrite.

Bryant’s gaze darkened, a storm brewing as he tried to keep his emotions in check, “Enough, let’s go home.”

As if tolerating my mood was a generous act on his part.

like before, a simple gesture or sweet word from him, and I would come

So sure of himself.

So infuriatingly calm.

was determined to shatter that belief, “Bryant, I’m not causing a scene. The only thing left between us now is a divorce paper. Just like the only

face turned to ice as he explained, “I’ve told you, what’s between her and me isn’t what you think. She’s no threat

laugh, “Oh? And what is it then? Just

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and cuddling up? The big sister clinging onto her little brother,

his voice through gritted teeth, “Jane! When did you

are alone, you’re just playing cards? Or maybe studying

“Shut up!”

sharp pain it caused.

for the urgent need to sever ties with him, coupled with

yet seemed to forget I

stepped in, his voice low and restrained, “Easy, sne’s

concern.” Bryant glared at him, his words

about to refuse, a nurse rushed out from the elevator, panting, “Mr. Ferguson, Ms. Ferguson says she’s bleeding again, insisting on seeing you before taking any

a bitter laugh escaped me, “Go on then, weren’t you taking me home? Walk away

alright,” he snapped, perhaps genuinely concerned about my pain, his grip on me finally easing as we moved

his choice, it seemed unlike

expected, his phone began to ring relentlessly before we even left the hospital, a landline number

Bryant frowned, answering, “Yes?”

expected a business call, but his expression softened into resignation, “Alright, stop crying. I’m coming up

turned to me, I couldn’t hide the mockery on my

released my hand, “Wait here for a few

DUNINTS

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