When Love Breaks by Jack

Chapter 49

Hearing that, I paused, slightly taken aback.

Mark was more attentive than I had remembered.

During dinner, some of the raw meats we had for our fondue had a bit of a gamey smell, which made me feel a bit queasy, but I forced myself to keep it down.

I hadn’t expected him to notice.

I offered a faint smile, “A little, but it’s nothing.”

“That’s good. Health comes first.”

There was a certain depth to Mark’s words, as if imparting a life lesson, “Whatever happens, you’ve got to look after yourself first.

“Will do.

My heart warmed at his concern.

But it was only later that I truly understood the weight of his words.

Mark helped me out, and I couldn’t shake off a feeling of unease, although a quick look around didn’t reveal anything

were about to enter the building, a Maybach zoomed past, its driver

and stepping back. If Mark hadn’t steadied me,

followed the car, a hint of ice creeping into

emergency,” I guessed, trying to calm my racing heart. Thankfully,

since I found out I was pregnant, my first thought in any situation long

of

some popsicles, reminding me to apply cold compresses to my swollen ankles and to avoid walking too much

my

Today

is just

my day. I’m hurt from head

Chapter 49

work tomorrow. Holding a popsicle in one hand and scrolling through social media on my phone with the other, I eventually drifted off

state, I vaguely

was soft

considering whether to check who

sound, in the dead of night, sent chills

up and peek through the peephole when a familiar, albeit

Jane.” It

mix of irritation and resignation. Thankfully, after icing my ankle and resting it for