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.

sanded down, his breath

leaned over, his hand

in bed, leaving little room for

time, I had to decline. “Honey, not tonight…” My

his hand venturing lower, his words turning my cheeks scarlet. “This seems quite welcoming. Don’t

I have a stomachache

he finally ceased his actions, gently kissing my earlobe and pulling me into his embrace. “I forgot it. You’re due for

was short-lived as I turned to gaze at him, unblinking. “My period was at the beginning of the month. It’s already

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

“I’ve already

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doctor

my eyes,

was due to a threatened miscarriage, advising me

about the pregnancy on our anniversary should

the pregnancy test in a small glass jar and buried it in a homemade cake, planning to surprise Bryant

moment, that cake was still

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

marriage would be strained by the presence of the other