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.

me close with utmost patience, stroking my back gently and

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

surprised. “You

accusation, I thought Bryant would doubt me again, just

frowned. “When have I ever

I blurted out, “Mark”

coldly, instructing the driver to head to

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

“Bryant, this

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

any further and headed straight

my mind until I forcefully shook them away, reminding myself I was safe at home

voice came from

before responding.

making sure

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

dryer from me, awkwardly but

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