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

need to get a divorce,

back. But seeing the man I’d loved- for seven years, my throat closed up, making it hard to

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

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

hit by a mix of woodsy cologne and women’s perfume,

His grip was firm, rendering my

deep breath. “Why bother? I’m

buried his head in the crook of my neck, his voice tight

and I shouted hysterically, “But I’ve had enough. I’m tired of living like

tightly yet seemed afraid of hurting me, loosening his

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

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Chapter 24

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

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