When Love Breaks by Jack

Chapter 138

Bryant stood there, a vision in his tailored dark suit, his demeanor icy, his gaze chilling. Despite the coldness, an oppressive air of authority enveloped him, a natural-born leader through and through.

I was momentarily stunned.

Instantly, Allen’s aggressive bravado deflated like a popped balloon. Gone was his earlier swagger as he rubbed his hands together, a sheepish grin spreading across his face as he approached Bryant. Bowing and scraping, he said, “Mr. Ferguson, Mr. Ferguson, what brings you here? I was just giving this little lady a piece of my mind.”

My pride felt trampled underfoot by Allen’s words, Even thoug divorce was on the horizon, I didn’t want Bryant to see me in such a disheveled state.

Or to witness such an unsavory family scene.

Let’s leave, this doesn’t involve you,” I urged, pushing Bryant to ards the exit.

I didn’t want

into this mess.

Uncle meddling in my affairs, and I certainly didn’t want Bryant dragged

voice. “Afraid

so frustrated I was

it’s her. She’s so unreasonable, so inconsiderate!

his expression loaded with meaning. “Oh? She does have quite the temper,

feeling vindicated, grew even more animated. “Not to mention, she’s completely ungrateful! You know, it wasn’t easy for her aunt and me raising her, and now when it’s her turn to take

voice very light. “You tell me, how should

I frowned.

by

aunt’s medical bills, give me a monthly allowance of thirty grand, and maybe sort out a job for my son. That’s

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ask, right?”

couldn’t believe he had

what I feared most was that Bryant would agree. After all, to him, this amount of money was a drop in the bucket, a small price to pay to

and anger, I interjected, “Don’t even dream about

a word,” Bryant said, pulling on my hand and raising

Allen. “Anything

as he said, “Well, it would be great if you could buy an apartment downtown, ideally with four bedrooms and two living rooms. My wife and I are getting old, and our boy is looking to get married. A downtown apartment would