When Love Breaks by Jack

Chapter 2

Could this casual and caring?

a straved man ever!

It was odd. Born with a silver spoon in his mouth, Bryant was also a whiz in the kitchen, whipping up delicious meals in no time.

Yet, he hardly ever cooked. But he served up an enticing tomato meat sauce pasta in about fifteen minutes.

“It’s not bad!” I didn’t hold back my praise after taking a bite. “Who taught you to cook? It is better than any restaurant’s food.”

He seemed momentarily lost in thought, his expression clouded. After a half-minute pause, he said quietly, “For those two years I spent studying abroad, I had to learn to fend for myself to satisfy my cravings for home.”

It was just casual conversation on my part, and I didn’t think much more of it.

After bathing and lying in bed, it was already past three in the morning.

Behind me, Bryant’s warm body pressed against mine, his chin resting in the crook of my neck, gently nuzzling.

His voice was rough as if sanded down, his breath on my skin sending shivers

respond, he leaned over, his hand slipping under the hem of my silk

always dominant in bed,

My voice was as weak

continued to kiss my neck, his hand venturing lower, his words turning my

have

my earlobe and pulling me into his embrace. “I forgot it. You’re due for

relaxation was short-lived as I turned to gaze at him, unblinking.

must’ve played tricks on me. Is the pain severe?

replied, “I’ve already been

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the doctor say?” asked

my eyes,

five weeks pregnant. The stomach pain was due to a threatened miscarriage, advising me to

the pregnancy on our anniversary

jar and buried it in

the moment, that cake

too many cold drinks lately.” I kept it hidden for the time, thinking everything would be fine if that necklace returned the next

didn’t, our marriage would be strained by the presence of the other woman. Telling him about