hapter 13
Tom furrowed his brows slightly and asked, “Brother?”
“Aren’t you?”
“Jane, I’ve seen all the photos you left for me,” said Tom.
Jane’s expression didn’t change much. She simply responded with a nod.
“But a few of them were destroyed by Hailey.”
“That’s normal,” said Jane. “She’s your wife. She can dispose of your things as she pleases.”
“She’s not!” Tom gripped her shoulder, eager to explain. “Jane, I didn’t marry her. When I found out you were missing, I stopped the wedding. I’ve been searching everywhere for you, and then there was a girl who committed suicide wearing the clothes you donated. I almost thought you…”
Jane furrowed her brows. “Tom, please let go. You’re hurting me!”
“Don’t say that I’m your brother again!”
Jane looked up at him and smiled. “Then how about Mr. Howard? Is this okay?”
Tom was furious. “Jane!”
Jane took a deep breath, slowly pried his large hand off her shoulder, and then stepped back, standing beside Sean.
“I haven’t finished my introduction,” said Jane. “Tom, this is my boyfriend, Sean.”
Sean was a bit surprised.
Tom was even more surprised.
“How long have you known him before he became your boyfriend? Jane, don’t treat yourself like a joke!”
“Tom, it’s not that the longer you know someone, the stronger the relationship gets,” said Jane, with implied meaning.
Tom understood immediately.
He took a deep breath, trying to calm himself. “Jane, can we have a proper talk?”
“Tom, we don’t have anything left to talk about.”
“Your new wife is still waiting for you. I’m doing well in Miran. I have a job, and I have companionship. Thank you for all these years of care. I will repay you, and I will repay the Howard family.”
“I don’t want your repayment!”
“Then what do you want?”
Tom choked on his words.
