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.

if sanded down, his breath on

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

was always dominant in bed, leaving little room

not tonight…” My voice was as weak as my body. melting into

his hand venturing lower, his words

I have

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

unblinking. “My period was at the beginning of

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

“I’ve already

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doctor say?” asked

my eyes, hesitating

threatened miscarriage, advising me to take progesterone supplements and check back for the fetal heartbeat

about the pregnancy on our anniversary should have

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

cake was still untouched in

many cold drinks lately.” I kept it hidden for the

the presence of the other woman.