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.

haven’t dropped by in a while. Your dad was talking about you at dinner yesterday. He was

mother’s affection, she could feel tears pricking

voice. “I’ll be back tomorrow. Ask Dad to prepare chicken soup for

that,” Caitlin

were exchanged, she

began raining from

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

were guessing if her boyfriend had

They merely stood there watching with

got heavier, the sky had gotten even darker. Suddenly, a gentle voice came from behind her. “Are you

as she raised her head from her knees and looked over her shoulder at the

Despite wearing a suit, he seemed approachable. He should be one of the upper management in

your concern. I’m

man offered her a handkerchief. “Your eyes are swollen from crying. Here,

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

merely smiled. “Don’t worry about it. You don’t have to pay me for it. It’s just

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