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.

could feel tears pricking her eyes, waiting to

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

him that,” Caitlin

a few more conversations were exchanged, she ended

water began raining from the

her face as she bent down, wrapping her arms around her knees. One could hear the overwhelming sadness in

who witnessed her crying, were guessing if her boyfriend had

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

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

her head from her knees and looked over her shoulder

was tall and good-looking. Despite wearing a suit, he seemed approachable. He should be one of the upper management

for your concern. I’m fine,” Joyce

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

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

to pay me for it. It’s just a handkerchief. Are you here

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