When Love Breaks by Jack

Chapter 24

Chapter 24

I had fooled myself into thinking that was what Bryant was, but deep down, I knew Emma

was aware of the history between Bryant and Margaret. Emma couldn’t find the words.

persuade me otherwise.

When I zipped up the last of my suitcases, a car engine finally broke the silence in the yard.

Bryant was back. Perhaps Emma had said something to him as he stormed up the stairs, his gaze landing on the line of suitcases before settling on my forehead, his voice surprisingly hoarse. “What happened to your forehead?”

I let out a self-deprecating laugh. “Nothing. Just had an accident while you were out on your date.”

His usually impassive eyes flickered with surprise.

I clenched my

a

man I’d loved- for seven years, my throat

the passionate version

He closed the distance in a few strides and wrapped his arms around me. “This is your home. Where do you think

touch me!” I was hit by a mix of woodsy cologne and women’s

His grip was firm, rendering my

sense of helplessness washed over me. I took a deep breath. “Why bother? I’m willing to step aside for you

of my neck, his voice tight with tension. “Jane, I

couldn’t. My emotions surged, and I shouted hysterically, “But I’ve had enough. I’m

He held me so tightly yet seemed afraid of hurting me,

won’t?” I seized the moment to push him away,

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thing a week ago. And I told you there wouldn’t be

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