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.

utmost patience, stroking my back

regained some strength, and moved to sit

genuinely surprised. “You believe

that twisted accusation, I thought Bryant would doubt me again, just like what he did

“When have I ever not

I blurted out, “Mark”

said coldly, instructing the driver to

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

“Bryant,

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

any further and headed straight for

room kept crossing my mind until I forcefully shook them away, reminding myself I was safe at home with no

Bryant’s voice came from

sniffled before responding.

sure you’re

responded while reaching for the hairdryer, but perhaps due to the lingering effects of the drug and the hot shower, I found the simple act of holding the hakdryer to

dryer from me, awkwardly but gently

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