When Love Breaks by Jack

Chapter 14

Christine blurted it out, and I was momentarily dazed. “What dinner?”

She raised an eyebrow, “The meals Bryant bought you in the cafeteria. Forgotten already?” No, that was unforgettable. I fell for Bryant because of those meals.

After n

my parents passed away early, my aunt took me into her home. She meant well, but there was also my uncle and cousin.

I started working part-time in middle school, and in college, I was self-reliant, paying my way through tuition and living expenses.

Once, after paying an unexpected fee, I was left short on cash. Suffering from malnutrition, I once fainted at school and was taken to the campus clinic by Bryant.

When I woke up, he was there like a figure bathed in sunlight, seemingly glowing. I was stunned at first sight.

He didn’t say much, just, “Awake? The doctor says you’re not eating well. You’ve gotta take better care of yourself..”

was grateful. “Thanks,

I’ve got to go.” Bryant

and cold as he seemed. Yet, afterward, in the cafeteria, he or his friends would place a tray filled with food in front of me. Their excuses were flimsy but saved my

abruptly asked, “Tell me, was it all about those meals? Or was it love at first

deny it. My affection for Bryant wasn’t just about the meals. It was about him. It was only natural for someone who’d walked in darkness

supported you and Bryant being together. He seems proud and collected on the surface, but that only means

time Christine

seemed harmonious, so I had argued with

a few times.

furrowed. “But, Bryant’s

Chapter 14

couldn’t quite understand him. Maybe three years of marriage did develop

confused. The more I thought about it, the more it

we talked, the car slowly stopped in front of

sighed, “I

on antibiotics?” Christine

feeling a sudden softness. “Christine, I’m