When Love Breaks by Jack

Chapter 36

Anyway, we were on the verge of a divorce.

After dinner, Bryant joined Timothy in the backyard for a game of chess.

I was leisurely making tea on the side.

Bryant played chess with a cunning and ruthless strategy, capturing another piece, which made Timothy glare at him, “You think you’re dealing with a stranger? Not leaving any room for your old grandpa?”

“Alright then.” Bryant chuckled, and indeed started to go easy, which made Timothy quite

happy. His laughter was hearty, and with a meaningful tone, he said, “Remember, br

family and strangers are not the same.”

I handed over a cup of tea, “Timothy, have some tea.”

“Okay.” Timothy responded, taking a sip and then contentedly said, “If you two could always be this harmonious, I’d be holding my great-grandchild in no time!”

Neither of us said a word.

My heart stirred, and I instinctively placed my hand on my stomach.

Looking at Timothy’s face, which was showing signs of age, I felt a pang of guilt.

rifts or issues between Bryant and me, I could have

he would be able to hold his

were no ifs. And I could only let

a profound look, then said, “Don’t worry, I’ll do my

better!” Grandpa patted his hand, “If it comes to it, let Emma whip up some of her special

strong enough

competitive nature in men, Bryant immediately

I kept my silence.

on the verge of divorce, hearing this dialogue between them made

Bryant was quite insincere in many

genuine. If he were to “boost” his strength,

I want to hold

Chapter 35

issuing his command, Timothy slowly got up, “Alright,

the

headed to

us, the family driver opened the car door for Timothy and, after bidding us goodbye,

go.” Bryant walked to the Mercedes, tilted his chin up, signaling me to

to drop me off, I can take

going to the

in surprise, not expecting him to

with you, and I

opened the passenger door forcefully,

“Okay.”