When Love Breaks by Jack

Chapter 182

Margaret glanced at me, her expression a mix of resignation and urgency. “It would be a good time. My mom has been looking forward to seeing you. However, it’s probably best if Jane stays out for now. The doctor mentioned that my mom’s been out for a long time, and her memory’s messy. It’s best if she only sees familiar faces at first to avoid any undue stress on her recovery.”

Her words made it sound like my stepping in there would be akin to committing a cardinal sin.

I wasn’t going to push it.

I turned to Bryant, saying, “You go ahead. I’ll make my exit.“>

“If that’s how it is,” Bryant said, his tone cold as he shot Margaret a look. He wrapped an arm around my shoulder. “Then we’ll give Teresa a few days to recuperate before we drop by again.“>

Surprised, I glanced at him, tempted to shrug off his arm, but he seemed oblivious to my discomfort, unmoving.

“Bry…” Margaret’s face flushed with embarrassment and frustration, her eyes welling up. “You had me leave yesterday, and now, at a time like this, you still…”

A frail voice echoed from the room,

other choice, Margaret unwillingly stepped aside. “Come

relatively well, thanks

clasped his

to tears by the display of maternal affection

you’re okay. If you’re safe, then all these

your marriage.

up the past. Ms. Webster, please don’t mind me. They were so close back then.

would I mind? Thanks to your daughter, Bryant

must have filled her

against Margaret. She’s a bit immature, stubbornly sticking to what she believes in. And Bry, well, he’s

was rich with layers. But through it

temperament can be hereditary. I wonder if your daughter’s relentless

the Ferguson family, she didn’t hesitate to push a pregnant woman down the stairs. Margaret’s tactics were as ruthless,