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.”

lowered my gaze. “Okay, just make

I headed

divorce was settled. And all that

sir, this is Jane. I was wondering why

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

Bryant refused?

should be, like Margaret, eager to see

“The director of the HR department said

is the least you

hanging up, I pondered, “Wasn’t it rejected days ago? B

couldn’t figure out what Bryant was thinking. The slight turmoil in my heart settled by evening, especially after seeing

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the

agreement yet, and there

grocery shopping, and returned to my new place, determined to cook a

the culinary skills I acquired for Bryant to look after myself. Not bad

pitcher of corn juice were perfect to soothe the

tailored to Bryant’s preferences. He had a sensitive stomach and preferred bland food, but I’ve always