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.

playful smirk. “We’ve been married for years. What’s there to be shy about? It’s

hand brushed

to retrieve the phone, only to meet his meaningful gaze as I

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

Ferguson.” Recognizing my voice, Kevin paused before speaking, “It’s nothing urgent. I just wanted to check

Bryant nor I dwelled much on

while Bryant and I were taking a stroll in the backyard to digest, I

soundly but was rudely awakened in

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

Chapter 20

the balcony.

terse. “So, you’re just going to hand her the knife if she

Call 911 if you have to!

won’t do it! How

doctor or a cop? She many times has she threatened to end it all without

even further as he added, “But ensure she doesn’t hurt herself. Keep

catch that last

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