When Love Breaks by Jack

Chapter 72

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I wanted to try one more time for my baby, and for myself too.

Christine didn’t try to talk me out of it, just asked me, “Have you thought about the consequences if this fails?”

“Yeah, I’ve thought it through.”

If things went south, I’d vanish without a trace, avoiding any chance of losing my kid.

With t

that decision made, I didn’t even feel like cooking when I got home. I grabbed a

the couch.

burger from the food truck down the street instead and then slumped int

Waiting for Bryant to come home, I buried myself in work with my laptop.

But the afternoon waned, and there was still no sign of him at the door.

I couldn’t help but text him, “Are you coming home soon?”

even after

tied up? Christine didn’t mention

firm.

and by five, the sun

light spilled in, and a chilly autumn

I knew it, I had my phone

this waiting, this feeling of being suspended in

call came through, his voice awkward, “Mrs. Ferguson, I’m really sorry, but something personal came up. Can I

guys sort out the emergency at the

sounded confused, “What

It hit me then, the “emergency” that made Bryant leave

changed the subject,

the hospital called me this

and pick them up

Ferguson,” he hesitated,

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fine. Kevin, I live nearby. You go take care of your

hanging up, I drove to the hospital, and while waiting for the green light, I tried calling

sped through a red light, rushing into the BlessedCare Medical Facility’s

his wife in labor could be in such a

thought would soon prove to be an

I passed the emergency room, I

woman had a husband that caring, who would be afraid of childbirth? That man was so