When Love Breaks by Jack

Chapter 54

So now I was in the wrong for not telling him?

I wanted to laugh, tried to curve my lips into a smile, but my cheeks hurt too much. “Did you even give me a chance to speak?”

Whenever it’s about Margaret, he’s always in a rush.

“Jane…”

“Alright, your ‘sister’ is waiting for you in the car.

I didn’t want to say anything more, cutting him off and getting back into my car.

As I went to close the door, his large hand stopped it, “Cover up the bruises on your face. Don’t let Grandpa see, or he’ll definitely…”

Each word felt like a knife twisting in my heart, tearing me apart, my soul included.

I couldn’t bear to listen anymore. I slammed the car door shut, isolating him on the

outside.

Tears welled up in my eyes as I quickly turned away, not wanting him to see my misery.

I was the one who got hit, yet all he worried about was Margaret getting scolded.

Ignoring the fact he hadn’t left, I floored the gas pedal and exited the parking lot.

I stopped at a red light in front of the corporate building,

cleared my throat

Margaret hit you?!” she

for one thing, spreading gossip like

the mood to

upset, “So, she really did

but it’s nothing

didn’t want her to

anyone to stop her, there’s no telling

lie to me. I heard she hit

really okay. Please, don’t

“You better be okay!”

Chapter 54

“I really am, truly.”

repeatedly, then added, “I’m heading back to the Ferguson Mansion for a bit. I’ll come over to your place

“Fine.”

surprisingly hanging up

sent Christine a text

quick reply made

my makeup in the car, covering the five distinct

wasn’t about

been great. He had a health scare at Ferguson Group not long ago, which was enough to frighten me. I

things and stepped out of the car, the butler, Gary, came out to greet

in a while, and Mr. Ferguson

from your hometown? Is everything settled there? If you