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. I’m here for

regained some strength, and moved to sit on a

genuinely surprised. “You believe

that twisted accusation, I thought Bryant would doubt

frowned. “When have I ever not

I blurted out, “Mark”

he said coldly, instructing the driver to head

leaving but followed me upstairs. And

eyebrow. “Bryant,

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

and headed straight for the

my mind until I

while, Bryant’s voice came from outside the door.

sniffled before responding.

sure you’re

to the lingering effects of the drug and the hot shower, I found the simple act of holding the

hands took the dryer from me,

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