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

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

restrained by his guilt, holding onto my wrist. “Come

room started spinning, and I steadied myself against the desk,

frowned, lightly touching my cheek with his hand back,

Bryant was about to react, Mark felt my forehead, his voice laced with concern, “You have a fever. I’m taking you

his embrace, his lips barely parting. “This is a family matter. You’d better stay out of it. Or, people might think

I

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

quickly

before interrupting, “You have a

a hint of coldness in his tone. “Can’t it be delayed

it’s inappropriate for you to go.” dropped

domineering presence,

struggled against his grip, but his long fingers held

firmly.

forward, blocking our path, his gaze icy. “Didn’t you hear what Jane said? Or do

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