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

how Bryant operated and couldn’t help but intervene, “Mark was just trying to help me. Don’t take your anger out on him. If you’re looking to

my defense but restrained by his guilt,

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

cheek with his hand back, earning

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

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

I

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

quickly agreeing, I’ll take

before interrupting, “You have a meeting later, with

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

to go.” dropped the line and led me

the domineering presence,

against his grip, but

firmly.

hear what Jane said? Or do you always completely

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