Love Contract novel Chapter 266

If you didn't have his children, you would be nothing to him!"

Frank's words flashed through Mary's mind over and over again as she walked along the road aimlessly.

She couldn't believe it! Everything had been perfect ever since she came back. William had finally said he loved her and the kids were so ecstatic. All of it was like a fantasy! Was everything a disguise? Did William fool her?

Those thoughts began to fill her head, gradually eating her up. For some time, she was lost in a compound of emotions.

What dragged her back to her senses was the sudden ringing of her phone.

"Hello?"

"Mary, where are you? Why didn't you come to work? Are you sick?" Barry's anxious voice came from the phone. Even though Mary could not see him right now, she was certain that his face was painted with concern.

"What? What time is it right now?"

"It's already half-past nine." Barry frowned before continuing, "Your voice sounds different. What's wrong?"

"Nothing. I’m fine," said Mary, biting her lips. Then, after taking a deep breath, she added, "I'm going to the company now!"

"Where are you? Let me pick you up."

"No, no. It's alright. I'll go to the company right away. I can do it myself."

To make sure that Barry would not insist, Mary hung up the phone in a hurry.

But the moment the call ended, her mind wandered back to the ebony box Frank mentioned.

Mary was evidently absent-minded for the entire day at work, while William seemed to have lost contact with her. She received no phone call or any message from him-something unusual about him. And seeing how Mary blankly stared at nothing almost the whole time she was at the office, Barry became even more concerned.

So, he insisted on driving her back home after work.

"Thank you for the ride, Barry," Mary said as soon as the car halted to a stop right outside the Kary Villa. She unfastened her seat belt and was about to open the door when Barry suddenly spoke.

"Mary," he started, holding her hand with utmost care, "is there anything wrong between you and William? Did he do something to you?"

"No." Even though she shook her head firmly, Mary couldn't hide the disappointment in her eyes.

Still, Barry didn't say anything. He had already known what had happened at the award ceremony, but he didn't understand why William had suddenly left. And seeing Mary act strangely, Barry realized that something must have happened!

"Mary, don't push yourself too hard," said Barry, feeling sorry for her. "You still have me. I’m always here for you."

"I..." For a while, Mary couldn't find the right words to say. The corners of her mouth twitched, and after thinking for a few seconds, she finally let out a deep sigh. "I'm leaving,"

She uttered before opening the door and leaving in a hurry.

Meanwhile, Barry was left in his car, still worried as he stared at her receding figure. When he opened the door to chase after her, a car stopped at his feet.

The halt was so sudden that it created a squeaky blaring sound.

William, who was driving it, was obviously in a rush. He had spent the entire afternoon thinking about what happened that night and realized that it was all his fault. He left without saying anything, and his thoroughly planned proposal was also a failure. Therefore, as soon as he was done with his work, he rushed back home.

But he didn't expect to see Barry outside his house. And seeing him right there alerted William all of a sudden.

"Why are you here?" he asked in a cold tone after getting out of the car and facing his unexpected visitor.

"I drove Mary back." Barry glanced at him with an unfriendly look.

"Do not meddle with us. I'll handle Mary's matter."