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.

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

able to

were no ifs. And I

gave me a profound look, then

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

strong enough as it

due to the inherent competitive nature in men, Bryant

I kept my silence.

divorce,

Bryant was quite

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

I want to hold

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

Jane to the cemetery to visit your

that, we headed

opened the car door for Timothy and, after

his chin up, signaling me to get in the

drop me off, I can

we going

not expecting him to be serious

go with you, and I

the passenger door forcefully,

“Okay.”