When Love Breaks by Jack

Chapter 101

“Scared I’ll regret it?” Bryant’s voice carried a hint of sourness, “But I’m more scared of becoming a stranger to you.”

It was freezing outside, but his embrace was as warm as it always had been. His words took me aback.

He had opened the car door for me when I returned to reality. After I got in, he turned and walked away without looking back.

Through the veil of the rain, I caught a glimpse of his drenched figure. It felt like my heart. was being gnawed away by millions of ants, growing emptier by the second.

It turned out that ending a marriage was that simple. The couple just needed to spare half an hour, head to the city hall, submit the paperwork, and sign a document. A month later, they would make another visit, and if both parties still agreed, they could get a divorce certificate.

Just like that, everything was severed. The shared beds and the mutual support seemed like nothing but a dream. Of course, all would happen, only if Bryant didn’t go back on his word.

When I returned to Christine’s place, she opened the door from inside before I could even reach for the keys.

She came to me. “Back already?”

a light

hesitantly said, “Bryant texted me. Did you guys go through with the

divorce certificate in a month.” I undressed my coat and grabbed

hesitated before speaking, “He asked me to take

mockingly, “Tell him not to overthink it. Life.

not wanting a divorce? Maybe he’s just trying to appease you for now. After all, the divorce can’t go

Could Bryant

of Margaret’s baby, which would take

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within this month. He had made his choice

I headed for the shower. “I’m going to take a

asked with concern,

It’s just a divorce. That’s what

added, “Get some rest after your bath. You hardly

and as the door clicked shut,

I hadn’t

hollow void?

reason. And I didn’t