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

feel tears pricking her eyes,

her tears, feigning glee in her voice. “I’ll be back tomorrow.

that,” Caitlin said

conversations were

water began raining from

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

guessing if her boyfriend had

and comforted her. They merely stood there watching with cold eyes and whispered

had gotten even darker. Suddenly, a gentle voice came from behind her. “Are you all

raised her head from her knees and looked over her shoulder at the person who cared about

Despite wearing a suit, he seemed approachable. He

your concern. I’m fine,” Joyce answered through the

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

have any tissue in her purse. She couldn’t use the helm of her shirt to wipe her tears, so she accepted it. “Thank

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

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