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.

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

cleared my throat

you?!” she almost

company’s good for one thing,

in the mood

was clearly upset, “So,

it’s nothing

want

to stop her, there’s no telling what

“Don’t lie to me. I

okay. Please,

“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 later so you can see for yourself I’m alright,

“Fine.”

hanging up

sent Christine a text

quick reply made

I touched up my makeup in the car, covering the

about avoiding Bryant’s

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

stepped out of the car, the butler, Gary, came out to

in a while, and Mr. Ferguson was getting worried, asked me to

hometown? Is everything settled