CHAPTER 562

Chapter 562 I Can’t Protect You Forever

“I don’t have the time!” Mallory was surprised as she held the receiver.

Bridger wanted to meet Mallory, and so did she!

It had been many days since Mallory last saw Bridger. Every night Mallory would dream of happy memories of when she was with Bridger. When Mallory thought of the sweet words Bridger had said, his lips and kisses, all these made her smile sweetly in her sleep. But when she woke up, she was distressed.

Even if Mallory knew that Bridger had a purpose and knew that he might be lying, or perhaps he originally wanted to tell Paisley this, she was willing to deceive herself and tell herself that Bridger still loved her.

For more than 20 years, Mallory has only been Paisley’s substitute, not herself. However, Bridger had called her name and even proposed to her. In front of so many people, he had romantically promised to love her forever.

On that day, Mallory was touched and began to look forward to having a future. She hoped that she could get married and have children and her own family.

But Paisley destroyed Mallory’s dream!

Paisley cruelly reminded Mallory that she wouldn’t have a future and would never be happy! Paisley killed Mallory’s beautiful expectations.

Paisley had even destroyed the proposal ring that Bridger had given Mallory.

Mallory suddenly felt very sad and could hardly breathe.

“You don’t have the time?” Bridger frowned and didn’t believe what Mallory said.

Since Mallory’s initiative was called Bridger, he was afraid that she would change her mind if he didn’t meet her soon

and persuade her to cooperate with him. So he quickly said, “It doesn’t matter. Where are you now? Are you in the company? I’ll be at your company soon. You don’t have time, but I have. I can wait for you. We need to talk.”

“Wait…” Mallory was stunned for a moment. She was still hesitating. Bridger was afraid that she would reject him, so

he directly hung up the phone.

After hearing that Bridger hung up the phone, Mallory had mixed feelings.

But she even felt pleased.

If given the opportunity and time to think, she may refuse. She could not see Bridger again, let alone let Paisley know

that she saw him.

Mallory knew in her inmost heart that she desperately wanted to see Bridger. She really wanted to talk to him, hold his

hands, and laugh and walk together.

Mallory thought for a moment and then hung up. When she thought that Bridger would come to her in a while, she couldn’t help smiling.

On the other side, after Bridger hung up the phone, he remembered that he was going to chase after Miley. While he was sleeping, Miley left secretly. He heard she went to see Simon.

What is she going to do? Is she secretly informing Simon? Did she change her mind?

Bridger thought Miley had been weird lately. She had been so close to Simon. Bridger always thought she wanted to tell him something, but she didn’t tell him anything. He thought it was strange, but he didn’t know why.

ell him

Should I go after my mother or go to the Drew Group first?

Just as Bridger was hesitating, he saw a car coming towards him. This was Miley’s car.

Bridger walked quickly towards the car. When the car stopped, he hurriedly opened the door. “Mom, you’re back!”

Miley looked up at Bridger. “Are you waiting for me here?”

“I was just about to leave when I happened to see you back.” Bridger chuckled. Although he paid close attention to Miley’s route recently, he did not monitor her. After all, he did not put her under house arrest.

“What a coincidence!” Miley nodded and then stooped down to get off. Bridger quickly reached out to help her up and asked, “Mom, where did you go?”

“I’m going out for a walk. Do I need to report to you?” Miley glanced at Bridger and said.

“Of course not! I just care about you. If you want to go out for a walk, you can tell me and I will go with you!” Bridger said with a smile and felt that his feeling was right. He thought Miley’s tone was sarcastic

and she wasn’t like that

before.

“You?” After getting out of the car, Miley straightened up and massaged her waist with a light pounding. She said with a smile, “Over the years, you have never come shopping with me. Why do you want to go shopping with me

now?”

When Bridger heard this, he felt awkward.

Bridger was a playboy. All of his fine words were nothing but humbug. He said these and occasionally buy gifts just to cheer Miley up. He thought that no matter what he said or did, Miley would be happy. But he never went shopping with Miley, because he didn’t like to go shopping with women, no matter how old they were,

“Mom, are you angry with me?” Bridger went on pettishly, “I was busy before, and I didn’t have much money. Even if I am willing to go shopping with you, I have no money to buy luxury things for you! But when I’m in charge of the Palmer family and have money, I can buy whatever you want.”

Miley stopped and looked at Bridger, then she smiled coldly. “You mean you will buy me gifts with all the money of the Palmer family.”

“That’s not what I meant!” Bridger smiled awkwardly. “Mom, are you angry? I think you’re scolding me.”

“Did someone say something to you?” Bridger asked.

Did Simon say something to my mother? But my mother won’t believe him. After all, she has always been partial to

Looking at Bridger meaningfully, Miley sighs, “Do you think anyone said something to me? But what do you think he

best.” can say to me? You are my child and I know you

“Alright.” Bridger forced a smile and was still skeptical

“Bridger, you are not a child anymore. I used to spoil you too much. Although I know you did something wrong, I didn’t scold you. But I’m getting older, I can’t protect you all my life. Remember, you should be easy on people or you’ll be punished.” Miley raised her hand and gently touched Bridger’s cheek.

Bridger turned his head to look at Miley’s hand that touched his cheek. Bridger suddenly felt very scared and felt that Miley was giving her last words.

“Mom, don’t say that. You will live happily and long. You’re sure to live to a ripe old age!”

Bridger was used to saying these to make Miley happy. But this time, Miley just smiled, shook her head gently, and

withdrew her hand. “I am tired, I want to go back to my room to rest.”

“Mom!” Looking at Miley’s back, Bridger called out worriedly. He then paused for a moment and said, “Don’t forget the meeting on Saturday.”

Miley turned her head and was silent for a moment. She did not respond and went into the room.

It was already late when he arrived at the Drew Group. Because he had talked with Miley for a while. Bridger called Paisley but was told by the secretary that she had already left. He could not help but be upset.

Bridger was afraid that Paisley would lie to him again. He deliberately looked around the parking lot for a long time. But he did not see the Drew family’s car. He was worried and waited downstairs until the night screen had hung down. Almost all the people in the company had left, but he did not see her. Paisley was really a capricious woman!

Bridger was angry, while Mallory was also uncomfortable.

Mallory originally wanted to wait for him. But after delaying for a while, she did not see him. He didn’t call her. And

she did not dare to take the initiative to call him and could only wait. In the end, she received a call from Paisley.

Mallory did not dare to delay and could only go home.

Mallory did not give up and looked out the window. However, she still did not see that person. Her eyes were full of

disappointment.

Mallory had just entered the room when she keenly sensed that the atmosphere in the room was charged with tension. She restrained her thoughts and walked over to Paisley. “Paisley.”

“You have become rebellious. After letting you go for a while, you are having fun again. You don’t want to come back,

do you?” looking at the time, Paisley said unhappily.

She had slept for a long time. When she woke up, she found that it was already afternoon, but Mallory had not

returned.

Mallory didn’t need to deal with the company’s affairs for so long. It seemed that she had been wandering outside.

“No, Paisley. I had always been in the company. I hadn’t been to other places. And I was working at the company. If you don’t believe me, you can check or get surveillance videos!” She had been in the Drew Group for half a day and had never stepped out of the company, so she was naturally not afraid of being investigated.

Paisley said with a snort, “I don’t need you to teach me. I will naturally investigate!”

She had indeed never left the company today. Paisley knew this clearly, but she didn’t trust Mallory completely now.

“Did Bridger call you?” Paisley raised her eyebrows and asked casually.

“No!” Mallory shook her head.

Before Paisley responded, Mallory continued to say, “He always calls you, and the only person he is looking for is

you.”

Paisley pursed her lips and suppressed her anger. “Did you see him?” she asked.

“No,” she lowered her eyes and answered clearly. “I had just made a call. He said he wanted to cooperate with you and asked if you had thought it through.”

“What did you say?”

“I didn’t agree to discuss it on the phone. He wanted to meet me, but I said that I didn’t have time to see him.”

Paisley frowned and said, “Why can’t you reach an agreement with him on the phone? Do you have to meet each

other? You still want to cause me trouble!”

Biting her lower lip, Mallory said, “I don’t know what he wants to tell you, and I don’t know your attitude. So I don’t dare to agree or refuse directly. I can only delay it.

“If you don’t want to cooperate with him, I will reject him directly next time.”

Her words had successfully suppressed Paisley’s anger.

In fact, she also understood that what Mallory said was not wrong. In the past, when she encountered similar problems, she also had similar answers. Mallory did not know the truth about the issues, but she could not let others find out the clues. So she responded vaguely.

She did not agree or refuse to let Paisley make her own decisions.

However, she met Bridger this time. Paisley was always afraid that Mallory had selfish motives and would still care about him, so she had a great fluctuation of mood.

“Well, I get it. Did he say anything else?” Paisley leaned against the sofa and relaxed a little, which meant that she had calmed down and was not so angry anymore.

Mallory shook her head lightly and seemed to have thought of something. “Well, he also said that the Palmer family would have a family meeting on Saturday. He wanted you to attend and witness how he obtained the power of the

Palmer family.”

“Just him?” Paisley laughed out loud. She was laughing so hard that tears were about to come out of her eyes. “Is he still dreaming?”

Mallory pursed her lips and didn’t speak. She didn’t say a word about it.

Paisley pondered for a moment. “The Palmer family will have a family meeting on Saturday. It’s Interesting. But he invites me to go there. Isn’t he afraid of being criticized?”

“Then… are you not going?” Mallory hesitated for a moment before asking.

“Of course, I have to go! Why will I miss such an interesting scene? Even if I see him lose face, I will just take it as a show. Besides, I also want to see him again.”

She was extremely interested in Simon and his wife. She had disdained them before. After all, she had encountered too few worthy foes. However, she did not expect that both of them were actually stronger than her.

She had obtained this scripture. Although she had not cultivated for long, she was more skillful in martial arts than before. This time, she might be able to take a chance and see the gap between them.

“That person… Will you be in danger? Why don’t I go?” Hearing that she might be in danger, Mallory immediately said

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“It’s not your turn yet! I have my plan!” Paisley glanced at her and said. “Do you want to take the opportunity to see

that man?”

“Of course not! I have no affection for him. To me, he is just a man good at saying flowery words. Paisley, you are the most important person in my heart.”

Although Paisley liked to hear these words, she was also tired of them. She dug her ears and said, “Well, don’t show your loyalty for no reason. You were not like this in the past. I naturally can see that you are loyal, but if you have any selfish motives, you also know that I would take action.”

Mallory answered, “I know, Paisley.” She took off her coat. “I’ll go back to my room first.”

Tapping her chin, Paisley did not speak. This was her acquiescence.

Mallory then quietly returned to her small basement and closed the door. The dark room was her small world. Although the sunlight couldn’t come in here, the room belonged to her alone.

She sat down in a corner. After a moment of silence, she seemed to have thought of something. She dug out a small gold ring from the corner of the bed. She could no longer see its original appearance, but it was the most precious gift

she had ever received in her life.

Saturday?

Bridger said that he wanted to obtain the power of the Palmer family. Mallory believed him because his tone was so firm. She felt that he would make it since he was so confident. If he really obtained the power and became the leader of the Palmer family, would Paisley change her mind and marry him? In the future…