Chapter 340
I was taken aback
âBelieve me
Molly was sitting crossâlegged on the couch, looking all serious scared of liking you*
just having an internal battle right now. He likes you but heâs
couldnât help but chuckle, âYouâre just guessing. He likes Lilliana, not me. Itâs just because I kinda look like her
âNo, thatâs not it!â
Molly objected immediately. âMy brotherâs not like that. Over the years, there have been many who resembled Lilliana more than you do, but he never gave them the time of day. Iâm not bad mouthing him, but heâs always been a noânonsense guy. If it wasnât for biking you. why would he go out of his way to help you, time and time again?â
âBut that was just⦠I tried to argue back, but halfway through, I couldnât find a solid reason.
Like that time with Jarrod, or when Mrs. Myers forced me to kneel in the snow⦠those werenât coincidental rescues
And after he never asked for anything in return.
Leaving, my mind was elsewhere.
Ramona tried playing matchmaker yesterday, and now Molly had joined in too.
Even the most determined would waver a bit..
But I never expected that upon leaving the Ford Residence, Iâd see a familiar Rolls Royce parked outside.
I sped up, heading towards the Rolls Royce Ramona had arranged for me.
Just as I was about to get in, a hand suddenly grabbed my wrist, pulling me in a different direction!
I was annoyed, âBryant, what the heck are you doing?!â
âTaking you home for Christmas!â
Bryantâs voice was muffled, hinting at exhaustion, but his grip was firm.
I found it absurd, âWhat home? Weâre nothing to each other now!â
The man who spent our anniversary with someone else, now talking about spending Christmas together.
âIn that case, letâs start over.â
He was terrifyingly stubborn.
I struggled fiercely, âBut I donât want toâ¦â
He suddenly spun around, pinning me against the car, his eyes bloodshot and veins on his forehead bulging, âThen who do you want to
be with, Gregory?! What are you doing in Vista Town over Christmas, huh? Want to spend it with him?â
I scoffed, âNone of your business. Weâre divorced, Iâm free to do as I please.â
*Jane, I can give you freedom,â
His gaze deepened as he sighed, seemingly softening. âBut only if you keep your distance from other menâ¦â
âThatâs hilarious.â A voice, halfâsneering, suddenly sounded from not too far. âSince when did you get to decide my girlfriendâs freedom?â Bryantâs pupils constricted, his tall frame freezing in place!
Gregoryâs eyes narrowed, beckoning me, âAre you coming, or waiting for me to beat him up?â
âJane!â
As I tried to slip away while Bryant was distracted, he suddenly called out desperately, his voice trembling, âYou⦠are you really with him?*
I turned away, âYes.â
He demanded, âLook at me and say
âYes!â
I lost my temper, staring straight into his eyes, emphatically stating, âIâm with him! Are you satisfied now? Can you let me go?â The grip on my wrist vanished instantly.
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I couldnât tell if he chose to let go or simply lacked the strengthâ¦
Soon, the black Rolls Royce sped away.
But this time, I didnât feel abandoned as before. It felt more like a rebirth.
Gregory chuckled mockingly. âYou want me to run after him for you?â
âGregory,â I looked at the carefree man not far from me, trying to keep my tone light, âDid you step in because of our deal, or did you genuinely want to help me?â
Not many can resist a charming man who repeatedly comes to their rescue.
So, it was better to clear the air.
He frowned slightly, âDoes it matter?â