When Love Breaks by Jack

Chapter 34

Barely a week after he’d handed me the keys, the house was already under renovation. I was chasing contractors from dawn till dusk. He never bothered to ask about it.

No matter how late I got home, at most, he’d politely comment, “Quite the night, huh?” or, “Looks like the Design Department’s swamped”

That was it. No inquiries about where I’d been or what I’d been up to. It wasn’t within Bryant’s scope of concern anymore.

With divorce on the horizon, I wasn’t in the mood to hold back. “Maybe it’s because you’ve been too busy with Margaret.”

Sure enough, his face tightened at the mention.

I felt a twinge of satisfaction.

Bryant said, “We haven’t been in touch lately.”

“No need to explain to me. It didn’t matter anymore.” I said, “As you please. Once we divorce, you can bring her home.”

so snarky?” His brows knitted together, a hint

“And how should I

not, she has nothing to do with us,” He

to leave. Waiting in the car, the driver hurried to open

conversation throughout the ride. His gaze dropped to my feet,

comfortable,” I replied

pregnant, I ditched the heels. Didn’t want to risk

a word and pondered before asking, “When will Christmas’ limited edition

looked

Ferguson Group in recent years. Bryant had delegated authority long ago, only requiring project

Chapter 34

with him today?’ I wondered, ‘First

eyes narrowed, a smirk playing on his

work?”

no choice but

the designs on Monday, we

wanting to end the conversation, I said bluntly, “Bryant, stop beating around the bush. Just sign the divorce papers soon and be a