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.

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

I could respond, he leaned over, his hand

was always dominant in bed, leaving little

tonight…” My voice was as

neck, his hand venturing lower, his words turning my cheeks

I have a

pulling me into his embrace. “I forgot it. You’re due

I turned to gaze at him, unblinking. “My period

questioning himself, “My memory must’ve played tricks on me. Is the pain severe? Maybe Emma should take you to

“I’ve already

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did the doctor

my eyes, hesitating

pain was due to a threatened miscarriage, advising

our

a small glass jar and buried it in a homemade cake, planning to surprise Bryant during our candlelit

cake was still untouched in

I kept it hidden for the time,

of the other woman. Telling him about the