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.

my back gently and soothing. “It’s okay.

a bit better, regained some strength, and moved to sit on a

genuinely surprised.

accusation, I thought Bryant would doubt me again, just like what

frowned. “When have I ever

I blurted out, “Mark”

coldly, instructing the driver to head to

leaving but followed me upstairs. And he entered the house

an eyebrow. “Bryant,

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

didn’t protest any further and

kept crossing my mind until I forcefully shook them away, reminding myself I

a long while, Bryant’s voice

sniffled before

sure you’re

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

pair of hands took the dryer from me, awkwardly

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