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.

issues between Bryant and me, I could have told Timothy right now that I

he would be able to

no ifs. And I could

me a profound look, then said,

let Emma whip up some

enough as it

the inherent competitive nature

I kept my silence.

Bryant and I were on the verge of divorce, hearing this dialogue between

was quite insincere

he was always genuine. If he were to “boost” his strength, I might not survive

it quick! I want to hold

Chapter 35

Timothy slowly got up, “Alright, I won’t take up more of your

Jane to the cemetery to

headed to the

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

to the Mercedes, tilted his chin up, signaling me

drop me

we going

him in surprise, not expecting him to be serious about it, “You

I’d go with you, and I

opened the passenger door forcefully,

“Okay.”