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.”

my gaze. “Okay, just make it

words, I headed straight back

divorce was settled. And all

is Jane. I was wondering why I hadn’t got resignation

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

Bryant refused?

Margaret, eager to

director of the

to keep things from Grandpa, continuing to work at Ferguson Group is the least you can do.

up, I pondered, “Wasn’t it rejected

visited 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,

10:36

Chapter 30

the office

hadn’t signed the divorce agreement yet,

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

the culinary skills I acquired for Bryant to look after myself.

spicy fish fillet dish and a pitcher of corn juice were perfect to

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