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

the door, raising his voice. “Afraid your

was so frustrated I

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

me, his expression loaded with meaning.

ungrateful! You know, it wasn’t easy for her aunt and me raising her, and now when it’s her turn to take care of us,

and sat down, crossing his long legs, his voice very light. “You tell me, how should she take care of you? For matters like this, come to

I frowned.

by coming to him, by

cover her aunt’s medical bills, give me

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ask, right?”

embarrassed I wished I could just disappear. I couldn’t believe he had the audacity to ask Bryant for

him, this amount of money was a drop in the bucket, a

anxiety and anger, I interjected,

let your uncle have a word,” Bryant said, pulling on

Allen. “Anything

paused, perhaps not expecting 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 wife and I are getting old, and our boy is looking to get married. A