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

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

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

hand, but the room started spinning, and I

frowned, lightly touching my cheek with his hand back, earning a defensive

to react, Mark felt my forehead, his voice laced with concern, “You

“This is a family matter. You’d better stay out of it. Or,

I

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

softened, quickly

interrupting, “You have a meeting later, with all the

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

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

domineering

his grip, but his

firmly.

“Didn’t you hear

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