When Love Breaks by Jack

Chapter 26

I had scripted the scene in my mind. I would propose divorce, and Bryant would readily agree. It would be dignified yet simple.

“Did he say something?” Christine asked.

“He said…” Just thinking about his words choked me up. “He said I was into Mark.” “Wait, what?” Christine was flabbergasted and burst into laughter out of sheer frustration. “How does his brain even work? Back in college, Steven and the guys could tell you were into Bryant and even asked me about it. And now he thinks you’re into Mark?”

“That’s why I couldn’t hold back. I hit Bryant.” I looked down, feeling a bit wrong as if all my efforts over the past seven never

years had been futile. Or perhaps his thoughts ha lingered on me, so he couldn’t even discern who I had feelings for.

Soon after, our food delivery arrived.

Christine brought in two huge bags of groceries, meticulously placing them in the empty fridge.

hand away.

knew you had a homemaker

she quipped back, finishing up tidily before grabbing a couple of beers

We

you think there are any good men in this

happiness on my mother’s face. People say you

day and night that the next guy you fall for

you?” I

her head mysteriously don’t care because… I’m not

*Jane,

she drunkenly hugged my shoulder, continuing, dont be sad. What’s the big deal about divorce? The world keeps spinning without anyone. You’ll be better off without Bryant. Don’t worry. Just focus on your pregnancy. Once the baby is born, we’ll raise her together. The love I can give might surpass

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that bastard,

were comforting and empowering, even as tears rolled down my

the next day, helping me pack up my belongings and bringing warmth back to the cold, empty