With the scandal involving Margaret and Albert still fresh in the gossip circles, Bryant knew any slip-up would have the vultures circling for the kill.
Ramona had a few choice words for him, and he had no choice but to take it on the chin.
But instead of showing any sign of embarrassment, Bryantâs face remained an unreadable mask as he calmly stated, "I'll prove my worth to you."
"Grandma." Dorothy was over the moon, "Hear that? How can you still be unhappy..."
"He's more than good enough for you. No need to prove anything." Ramona sat with perfect poise, "As long as you and your mother are happy, that's all that matters."
Her initial resistance flipped into agreement without another word.
Dorothy was left baffled. "What do you mean..."
"He would be far from a good choice for Lilliana to marry!" Ramona met Dorothyâs gaze, "For you, he's more than good enough."
Her tone was calm, devoid of any disdain. Yet, it felt like a massive slap across the face.
"You always think I'm inferior to her! What kind of grandmother are you!" Before Bryant, Dorothy's cheeks flushed with humiliation, and she stormed out to the yard, forgetting Bryant was there.
Bryant's eyes swept over me unguarded, shadowed, and restrained, but before Ramona, he said nothing.
Ramona gently patted my hand. "Jane, go have some food. The dining room is just out to the right. If you can't find it, ask one of the servants."
I agreed, "Okay."
That was their cue for a private chat. Pretending not to notice Bryant's gaze, I stood up to leave. When passing by the window, I overheard their conversation.
Ramona went to the point. "Now that we're alone, Mr. Ferguson, please tell me the truth. What does the Myers family have that you're after by marrying into it?"
I instinctively paused. Expecting a talk of mutual benefits, I was stunned by Bryantâs calm response, "My dear lady, you jest. It's purely for love."
It was for love.
Lost Me, Gained Regret (Jane and Bryant Ferguson)
ï¤Chapter 298 His Charming Wife ï¤Chapter 10 Dominant Boss: Call Me Hubby, My Dear My gaze fell. Three years of being married and I never felt like Bryant loved me, yet here he is having feelings for Dorothy after such a short time of knowing her. Love seemed indeed a spur-of-the-moment thing.
Ramona sighed. "You're nothing like your grandfather."
Bryant was surprised. "You knew my grandfather?"
Ramona asked again, "Now, will you be honest with me, young man?"
After a long silence, Bryant's voice sounded bitter, "I have someone I want to protect..."
Suddenly, a hand clapped on my shoulder.
Startled, I turned to see Gregory raising an eyebrow. "Jane, eavesdropping much?"
I glared at him, lowering my voice, "Did you bug me or something?"
That was some curse. Whether I was peeking or eavesdropping, if it were sneaky, Gregory would show up faster than a cop on a burglar.
Gregory gestured toward the room with a jerk of his chin, his lips curling into a cheeky grin, "Got your divorce papers already. But you can't move on yet, can you?"
"Shut up. Donât be stupid." I rolled my eyes and headed toward the dining room.
I was just curious, and that was all. I was curious about what made me lose so miserably.
Gregory didn't follow, only elongating his "Oh" in a sing-song manner, murmuring with a hint of intrigue, "Truly a pair of star-crossed lovers."
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