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

able to hold

ifs. And I could only let

then said, “Don’t worry,

better!” Grandpa patted his hand, “If it comes to it, let Emma

strong enough

the inherent competitive nature in men, Bryant

I kept my silence.

though Bryant and I were on the verge of divorce, hearing this dialogue between them made my cheeks

marriage, Bryant was quite insincere

were

it quick! I want to

Chapter 35

slowly got up, “Alright, I won’t take up

the cemetery to visit

headed

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

walked to the Mercedes, tilted his chin up, signaling me to get in

to drop me off, I can take a

we going to the

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

go with you, and

passenger

“Okay.”