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.

dad was talking about you at dinner yesterday. He was wondering when you’ll be back for

mother’s affection, she could feel

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

tell him that,”

conversations were exchanged, she

began raining

the pillar supporting her had crumbled, tears began streaming down her face as she bent down, wrapping

crying, were guessing

and comforted her. They merely stood there watching with cold

gotten even darker. Suddenly, a gentle voice

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

good-looking. Despite wearing a suit, he seemed approachable. He should

I’m fine,” Joyce answered

handkerchief. “Your eyes are swollen from crying.

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 her tears and

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

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