Chapter 22. Still a Play

Bryana immediately took her arm around Dean when Tania, the boutique owner, was choosing a tuxedo for her bodyguard.

"Sorry, Dean, I was so presumptuous about acting without asking for your consent," she then said with an awkward look.

"It's okay, Jill, but was that man your ex-husband?" asked Dean while remembering Alex.

Bryana sighed, then sat in the waiting chair which was available on four chairs that were neatly lined up near a window.

"Yes he is my ex-husband, he wanted to take Calvin away from me on the pretext that he already has a new wife who can take care of Calvin, he will make my job an excuse not to believe I can take good care for Calvin."

"But you're not like that," said Dean with a look of pity at Bryana.

"What do you mean?" Bryana frowned.

."You are a good mother and there is always time for Calvin even though you are very busy," explained Dean with a warm smile, wishing that the woman in front of him would be the mo