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.

at dinner yesterday. He was wondering when you’ll be back for dinner. The chicken we’re

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

voice. “I’ll be back tomorrow.

tell him that,”

a few more conversations were exchanged,

of water began raining from the

had crumbled, tears began streaming down her face as she bent down,

were guessing if

no one came up 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

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

seemed approachable. He should be one of the upper

concern. I’m

offered her a handkerchief. “Your eyes are swollen

had wanted to 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

have to pay me

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