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?”

came even after a long

tied up? Christine didn’t mention any

firm.

are short, and by five, the sun

and a chilly autumn breeze blew outside. Suddenly, I

I knew it, I had my phone

this feeling of being

about to call Bryant, Kevin’s call came through, his voice awkward, “Mrs. Ferguson, I’m really sorry, but something personal came up. Can I have your medical report

you guys sort out

confused, “What

“emergency” that made Bryant leave me wasn’t work-related at

subject, “The medical reports

hospital called

by and pick them

he hesitated, “maybe

Chapter 72

live nearby. You go take care of

while waiting for the green light, I tried calling Bryant again.

sedan sped through

with his wife in labor could be in such a hurry, I

did I realize, my casual thought would soon prove to be an uncanny

I passed the emergency room, I overheard

husband that caring, who would be afraid of childbirth? That man was so anxious, his eyes