Chapter 251

“He’s Margaret’s ex–husband,” Bryant caught my puzzled look and explained in a low voice, “It’s time she leamed her lesson

Suddenly, it clicked for me.

Previously, since Timothy wasn’t fond of her, Margaret’s attendance at the Ferguson family dinners was a testament to her shameless audacity. Thus, I had never encountered her ex–husband. Employing a taste of her own medicine, even if word got out, people would likely chalk it up to a dramatic breakup scene,

I wasn’t one to start trouble, but I wouldn’t back down if someone were gunning for

Noticing me lost in thought, Bryant ruffled my hair gently. “You okay? Any injuries?”

I shook my head. “No, I’m fine”

me.

But the memory of what happened in that room made me shiver, my hands trembling. I saw concern in Bryant’s deep gaze that I hadn’t noticed before.

patience, stroking my back gently and soothing. “It’s okay. I’m here

a while, I felt a bit better, regained some strength, and moved to sit on a nearby

surprised. “You

doubt me again, just like what he did with that

I ever

I blurted out, “Mark”

instructing the driver

arriving, he showed no signs of leaving but followed me upstairs.

eyebrow. “Bryant, this

sighed, “I’ll leave once you’re

and headed straight

in the hotel room kept crossing my mind until I forcefully shook them away, reminding myself I was safe at home with

voice came

before

sure

due to the lingering effects of the drug and the

a pair of hands took the dryer from me, awkwardly

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