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.

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

would be able to

were no ifs. And

profound look, then said,

it comes to it, let Emma whip up some of her

strong enough as it

inherent competitive nature in

I kept my silence.

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

this marriage, Bryant was quite insincere in many

he was always genuine. If he were to “boost” his strength, I might

want to hold that

Chapter 35

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

the cemetery

that, we headed to the front

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

tilted his chin up, signaling me to get in the

need to drop me off, I can take

going to the

him to be serious

with you, and

the passenger door forcefully,

“Okay.”