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.

You haven’t dropped by in a while. Your dad was talking about you at dinner yesterday. He was wondering when you’ll be back for dinner.

mother’s affection, she could feel

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

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

more conversations were exchanged, she ended the

began raining from

face as she bent down, wrapping her

were guessing if her boyfriend

one came up and comforted her. They merely stood there watching with

Suddenly, a gentle voice came from

her tears as she raised her head from her knees and looked over her shoulder

he seemed

I’m fine,”

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

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.”

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

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