family are siding with them.”
25 Bons
Chapter 1277
For the next few years, Emerald would likely be too consumed with internal struggles to trouble Damon and Nyla.
Nyla lowered her gaze. “Ether way, what happens in Meristate no longer concerns us. I just want our family to stay together”
“Mm, Damon murmured in agreement
Over the next few days, Brandon focused solely on suppressing the online accusations of ingratitude. He worked late into the night, desperately trying to contain the fallout.
Jayden stormed into Brandon’s office, noticing that Brandon seemed more concerned with the company’s reputation than visiting Michelle.
“Brandon, have you lost your mind over Valarie? You need to see Michelle today, no matter what!” Jayden
demanded.
Brandon’s expression remained cold. “I already told you, I’m not going. I’m busy. Please leave.”
Jayden’s face darkened as he grabbed the file from Brandon’s hands. “Are you really willing to throw away our friendship over a woman?”
“She’s not just any woman–she’s my girlfriend. The woman I love,” Brandon replied.
Jayden pressed, “And what about our years of friendship? What does that mean to you?”
Brandon met his gaze steadily. “I value our friendship, but if you’re forcing me to choose, you won’t like
my answer.”
Jayden let out a sharp laugh. “No one forced you! You chose Valarie!”
“Yes, I did. Just like you chose Michelle over me, Brandon shot back.
The office fell silent. Neither of them spoke
After a long pause, Jayden finally said, “Fine. You don’t have to like Michelle. No one expects you to return her feelings. But she saved you. Visiting her in the hospital is the least you can do”
“I promised Valarie I wouldn’t see Michelle for a month,” Brandon explained.
Jayden’s anger flared. “That’s it? That’s your reason?”
“Yes,” Brandon answered firmly
“You’re hopeless, Brandon!” Jayden spat
He turned sharply and stormed out, stamming the office door behind him.
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Half an hour later, Jayden arrived at Michelle’s hospital room, still seething
Seeing his expression, Michelle immediately asked, “Jayden, what’s wrong?”
He sat down beside her bed, his face tense. “Michelle, stop waiting. Brandon isn’t coming.”
Her smile faltered. After a long pause, she forced herself to ask, “What happened?”
“I confronted him. He said he promised Valarie he wouldn’t see you for a month,” Jayden said.
Michelle pressed her lips together and let out a bitter laugh. “I see… I never really expected him to come
anyway.”
Seeing her on the verge of tears, Jayden softened his tone. “Don’t be too upset. Even if he’s not here, you still have me… and Yale, and Nolan…”
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