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.

stroking my back gently and

while, I felt a bit better, regained some strength, and

was genuinely surprised.

was unexpected. After that twisted accusation, I thought Bryant would doubt me again, just like what he did with that

frowned. “When have I ever

I blurted out, “Mark”

the driver to head to the

followed me upstairs.

eyebrow. “Bryant, this is

He sighed, “I’ll leave once you’re feeling better,

any further and

my mind until I forcefully shook them away, reminding

voice came from

sniffled before responding.

making sure

the hairdryer, but perhaps due to the lingering effects of the drug and the hot shower, I found the simple act of

the dryer

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