When Love Breaks by Jack

Chapter 55

I found myself a cozy spot at the family gathering, swirling the tea in my hands. The aroma was pleasant, and the first sip was a smooth blend of bitterness and sweetness, comforting to my nerves.

I couldn’t help but smile, “Timothy always thinks of us when he comes across something special,”

“No wonder Timothy has a soft spot for you, always sweet-talking!” Bryant’s aunt chuckled.

I offered a polite smile in return, saying nothing more.

After a bit more light-hearted conversation, Gary ushered us to

the dining table for dinner.

The seating was meticulously pre-arranged. Timothy at the head of the table, with Bryant’s uncle, aunt and cousin on his right. To his left were Bryant, who had recently taken over the Ferguson Group, myself, my father-in-law, and Margaret.

anywhere else, but not here, not within

meal, Bryant’s aunt eagerly suggested, “Jane,

a special request for it. Freshly caught and flown in just for you. We’re all

overwhelming sense of gratitude. For years, he filled the void of

preparing to enjoy the bisque when suddenly, a wave of nausea overcame me.

you alright, dear? Should we call the

smile, chimed in, “I think Jane might be expecting. It looks like our family is about to welcome

revelation of a pregnancy caught me off guard. My heart skipped a beat as I felt the piercing gaze of

lit up with hope,

the mix of anticipation, surprise, and envy, I felt incredibly

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scrambled for a

bear to deceive him, yet I couldn’t reveal the

either.