When Love Breaks by Jack

Chapter 19

My parents’ memorial was coming up that Saturday.

After a follow-up appointment at the hospital in the morning, I planned to visit their

I graves. It wouldn’t take long. But for some reason, I felt an unsettling unease that prevented me from speaking confidently.

I couldn’t bring myself to tell Bryant about my pregnancy the day before. Nor could I assure Christine today that I would bring Bryant along. I feared that plans might not keep pace with changes.

In my heart, Bryant and Margaret’s relationship was like a ticking time bomb.

Seeing me less than enthusiastic, Christine glanced toward Margaret’s office. “Did Bryant sort out that Patek Philippe bitch?”

“Pretty much,” I said.

After more chatter, Christine seemed reassured and returned to the Marketing Department.

I couldn’t tell if Margaret had a change of heart or had an epiphany. For several days, we coexisted without issue. I was worried that she might obstruct Christmas’ limited edition design, but it smoothly progressed to the prototyping phase.

what do you think is the real deal between the new girl and the

“Beats me.”

the boss’ wife,

days.”

sign of them together these

else gets a welcome like hers,

the boss wife. Could

colleagues gossiping about Margaret and Bryant’s relationship while I was getting water in the break room. Turning around, I caught Margaret looking at me with a strange

stunned, not immediately

gossiping colleagues scattered like birds, leaving Margaret and me in

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so calm? You don’t get bummed out when

up to her. After getting myself some lemon water,

suddenly laughed. “I just can’t stand you. You think you’ve won, huh? Jane, life is

lost her temper

“Are you out of your mind

“What?” Margaret was confused.

therapist. Don’t skimp. While Albert isn’t rolling

that, I strode

something smashing from the break room just