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.

in a while. Your dad was talking about you at dinner yesterday. He was wondering when you’ll be back for dinner. The chicken we’re rearing

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

sucked in a breath to suppress her tears, feigning glee in her voice. “I’ll be back tomorrow. Ask

I’ll tell him that,” Caitlin

few more conversations were exchanged, she

water began raining

her face as she bent down, wrapping her arms around her knees. One

guessing if

merely stood there watching with cold eyes and whispered

even darker. Suddenly,

raised her head from her knees

man was tall and good-looking. Despite wearing a suit, he seemed approachable. He should be one

your concern. I’m

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

reject it but remembered she didn’t have any tissue in her 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

pay me for it.

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