When Love Breaks by Jack

Chapter 30

His face was dark with displeasure as he picked up the document and gave it a cursory glance, his voice laced with scrutiny. “So, all you want is that house?”

“Yes, I replied.

Though a gift from Bryant, that house had seen much of my heart and effort in its decoration. Beyond that, I wanted nothing else,

The house would provide a place for my baby and me to live. Everything else, while not

extravagant, was enough to ensure a decent life for my child.

That way, even if the truth about my baby’s lineage came out one day, I could firmly establish a boundary between him and the Ferguson family. After all, the Ferguson family hadn’t spent a dime on raising him.

“Fine, I’ll sign it when I get a chance,” Bryant said, tossing the document into a drawer.

I frowned. “Aren’t you free right now?”

It would only take a moment to sign.

Bryant’s face remained impassive. “I need to have my lawyer look it over first.”

“Okay, just

headed straight back

settled. And all that

the HR department. “Hello, sir, this is Jane. I

that. Mr. Ferguson said it was not to be approved. Sorry, I must’ve been

Bryant refused?

should be, like Margaret, eager to see me

“The director of the HR

Group is the least you

pondered, “Wasn’t it

today.” Thinking it over, I felt increasingly agitated. I couldn’t figure out what Bryant was thinking. The slight turmoil in my heart settled by evening, especially after

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leaving the office

yet,

went to the supermarket, did some grocery shopping, and returned to my new place, determined to cook a hearty meal for

acquired for Bryant to look

were perfect to soothe the heat. It felt good to

three years, I’d learned to cook but always tailored to Bryant’s preferences. He had a sensitive stomach and preferred bland food, but I’ve always loved spicy