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

intervene, “Mark was just trying to help me. Don’t take your anger out on him. If

annoyed by my defense but restrained by his guilt, holding onto my wrist. “Come home with

off his hand, but the room started spinning, and I steadied myself against the

frowned, lightly touching my cheek with his

forehead, his voice laced with concern, “You have a fever. I’m taking you

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

I

voice was much weaker as I turned to Mark. “Mark, could you take

softened, quickly agreeing, I’ll

hesitated before interrupting, “You have a meeting later, with all

a hint of coldness in his tone. “Can’t it be delayed to tomorrow?” Surprised

it’s inappropriate for you to go.”

the domineering

against his grip, but his long fingers held

firmly.

hear what Jane said? Or do you always completely disregard

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