Chapter 148

It felt like my anger hadn’t fully vented yet, so with a forced smile, I continued, “Bryant, when I was losing our baby, you were off comforting someone else. When I came out of the OR, you slapped me, demanding to know why I didn’t stop her. I was pregnant, too. I was scared of getting hurt. I was terrified! Are you satisfied with that answer now?”

Bryant called out to me. “Jane…”

to

It was the first time I had seen such a bewildered look on his face. He stretched out his hand, trying to grasp mine.

But before he could, another pair of hands unexpectedly interv ned!

Mark had returned, his demeanor calm yet sharp. “You’re here 1 settle scores for Margaret, right? Blame me for it. Leave Jane out of this.”

Bryant instantly reverted to his usual cold demeanor, scoffing. “We’ll settle our another day. No need to rush your downfall.”

scores

was just trying to help me. Don’t take your anger out on him. If you’re looking to stand up for your sweetheart, you should be dealing

restrained by his guilt, holding onto my wrist.

shook off his hand, but the room started spinning, and I steadied myself against the desk, holding back tears. “There’s no ‘home’

lightly touching my cheek with his hand back,

as Bryant was about to react, Mark felt my forehead, his voice laced

Bryant forcefully pulled me into his embrace, his lips barely parting. “This is a family matter. You’d better stay out

I

weaker as I turned to Mark. “Mark, could you take me to the hospital or call Christine

expression softened, quickly

Larson…” Mark’s secretary hesitated before interrupting, “You have a meeting later,

of coldness in his tone. “Can’t it be delayed to tomorrow?” Surprised by his consideration for me, the secretary immediately

said it’s inappropriate for you to go.” dropped the line and

domineering

but

firmly.

his gaze icy. “Didn’t you hear what Jane said? Or do you always completely

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