When Love Breaks by Jack

Chapter 20

Bryant stood in the kitchen, bathed in the warm glow of the setting sun streaming through the floor-to-ceiling windows, casting a soft halo around him that softened his usually cold demeanor.

He lowered his gaze, his defined and dexterous hands skillfully prepping the ingredients for dinner. The scene gave off a vibe of serene simplicity.

Perhaps sensing my stare, he glanced over with a light chuckle. “Why are you looking at me?”

“I just like looking at you.” My response was straightforward.

After all, admiring my husband was nothing to be embarrassed about, especially since he was quite the looker as if sculpted by the divine hands of God himself.

He was about to reply when his phone, tucked in his pants, rang.

As he was filleting a fish, he couldn’t answer it himself. “Honey, could you get that for me?”

“Sure.” I moved to his side, reaching hesitantly into his pocket, a blush creeping up my cheeks.

Our intimacy was usually for the privacy of our bedroom, and outside of it, we maintained. a respectful distance.

glanced at me with a playful smirk. “We’ve been married for

my hand brushed against him

only to meet

ID displayed Kevin. “Kevin, Bryant can’t talk right now. What’s up?” I asked

urgent. I just wanted to check a detail in a contract

Bryant nor I dwelled much on this

been feeling unusually sleepy, and after dinner, while Bryant and I were taking a stroll

had been sleeping soundly but was rudely awakened in the middle

the light, I noticed Bryant wasn’t in bed. Coming to a bit,

Chapter 20

the balcony.

terse. “So, you’re just going

die! Call 911 if you have to!

won’t do it! How

she threatened to end it all

he added, “But

couldn’t catch

with his back to me, one hand resting on the railing, his