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

bit better, regained some strength, and moved to sit

was genuinely surprised. “You

doubt

have I ever not believed

I blurted out, “Mark”

the driver

signs of leaving but followed me upstairs. And he entered the house

an eyebrow. “Bryant, this is

look pale.” He sighed, “I’ll leave once you’re feeling better,

didn’t protest any further and headed straight

mind until I forcefully shook them away, reminding myself

while, Bryant’s voice

before responding.

sure you’re

of the drug and the hot shower, I

a pair of hands took the dryer from me, awkwardly but gently drying

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