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.

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

able to hold his

And I could only

gave me a profound look, then said, “Don’t

his hand, “If it comes to it, let

strong enough as it

due to the inherent competitive nature in

I kept my silence.

verge of divorce,

was quite insincere in many

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

want to hold that

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

to the

we headed

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

Mercedes, tilted his chin up, signaling

to drop me off, I can take

going

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

said I’d go with

opened the passenger door forcefully, “Get

“Okay.”