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

raising his voice. “Afraid your husband will find out how ungrateful

so frustrated I was almost

could retort, he self-righteously accused, “It’s not your fault for finding someone new, it’s her. She’s so unreasonable, so inconsiderate! With her temper, how

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

even more animated. “Not to mention, she’s completely ungrateful! You know, it wasn’t easy

me, how should she take care of you? For matters like this, come to me, not her. She

I frowned.

What did he mean by coming to him, by saying I didn’t

missing a beat. “Just cover her aunt’s medical bills, give me a monthly allowance of thirty grand, and maybe

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ask, right?”

I could just disappear. I couldn’t believe he had the

that Bryant would agree. After all, to him, this amount of money was a drop in the bucket, a

a mix of anxiety and anger,

your uncle have a word,” Bryant said, pulling on my hand and raising an

“Anything else? Out

Bryant to be so agreeable His avarice was barely concealed as he said, “Well, it would be great if you could buy an apartment downtown, ideally with four bedrooms and two living rooms. My