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.

while. Your dad was talking about you at dinner

she could feel

in a breath to suppress her tears, feigning glee in her voice. “I’ll be back tomorrow.

him that,” Caitlin said

more conversations were exchanged, she ended the

began raining

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

were guessing

came up and comforted her. They merely

even darker. Suddenly, a gentle voice came from

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

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

concern. I’m fine,”

handkerchief. “Your eyes are

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

“Don’t worry about it. You don’t have to pay me for

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