Chapter 1275 Coward

The weight in Stanley’s gut eased slightly, and the cynical look in his eyes deepened.

Joyce caught it and let out a bitter chuckle. “I’ll take my leave then.”

She lowered her head and dashed out of his office, not wanting him to see the tears falling again.

Once the open sky was above her, she raised her head.

She noted the sky was dark and cloudy as if it would rain soon. Well, at least the weather reflects my mood. It’s dark, cloudy, and raining.

Reaching for her phone, she called a number.

Within minutes, her call connected, and a kind woman’s voice sounded. “Hello?”

“Mom, it’s me.” Joyce plastered a forced smile on her face.

She could hear the joy in Caitlin’s voice. “Joyce, why are you calling at this hour? Aren’t you at work?”

 

“I’m on my leave today, Mom. Can I go see you and Dad tomorrow?” Joyce asked.

while. Your dad was talking about you at dinner yesterday. He was wondering when you’ll be back

mother’s affection, she could feel tears pricking her eyes,

sniffled and sucked in a breath to suppress her tears, feigning glee in her voice. “I’ll

I’ll tell him that,” Caitlin said with a

a few more conversations were exchanged, she ended the

began

streaming down her face as she bent down, wrapping her arms around her knees. One could hear the overwhelming

who witnessed her crying, were guessing if her boyfriend

one came up and comforted her. They merely

the rain got heavier, the sky had gotten even darker. Suddenly, a

raised her head from her knees and looked over her shoulder

suit, he seemed approachable. He should be

concern. I’m fine,” Joyce answered

her a handkerchief. “Your eyes are swollen from

purse. She couldn’t use the helm of her shirt to wipe her tears, so she accepted it. “Thank you. I-I’ll pay you for it.” She quickly wiped her tears and

You don’t have to pay me for it. It’s just a handkerchief.

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