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.

there weren’t any rifts or issues between Bryant and me, I could have told

and he would be able to hold his great-grandchild

were no ifs. And I could only let

look, then said,

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

enough as it

inherent competitive nature in men, Bryant immediately

I kept my silence.

of divorce, hearing this dialogue

was quite insincere in

If he were to “boost” his strength, I might not survive

it quick! I want to hold that baby

Chapter 35

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

the cemetery to visit

we headed

driver opened the car door for Timothy

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

need to drop me off, I can take

we going to

expecting him to be serious about it, “You really want to

said I’d go with you, and I

opened the passenger door forcefully, “Get

“Okay.”