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..”

grateful. “Thanks,

need. I’ve got to go.” Bryant

and cold as he seemed. Yet, afterward, in the cafeteria, he or his friends would place a

it all about those meals? Or was it love at first

I guess.” I couldn’t 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 to long for the

it. “I’ve never supported you and Bryant being together. He seems proud and collected on the surface, but that only means he’s indifferent. Deep down, he’s cold and

the first time Christine

seemed harmonious, so

a few times.

her brows furrowed. “But, Bryant’s smart. Why would he give

Chapter 14

happy? I couldn’t quite understand

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

we talked, the car slowly stopped in front

sighed, “I

on antibiotics?” Christine

toward my stomach, feeling a sudden softness. “Christine,