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.

bed, I clenched my hands. “Bryant,

to get a divorce, I said

had made up my mind, knowing there was no turning back. But seeing the man

was clinging to, or just the passionate version of myself when I was

Bryant’s sharp call cut through my words. He closed the distance in a few strides and wrapped his arms around me. “This is your home. Where do

of woodsy cologne and women’s perfume, making

His grip was firm, rendering

bother? I’m willing to step

neck, his voice tight with tension. “Jane, I never thought

I’m tired of living like this I don’t want a marriage that’s always

yet seemed

won’t?” I seized the moment to push him away, looking at him with rage,

10:30

Chapter 24

a week ago. And I

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