When Love Breaks by Jack

Chapter 111

I half expected Timothy to say, “Don’t die.

Bryant.” But he didn’t.

I could feel Timothy’s life slipping away. His voice was barely a whisper. “No matter what… don’t let Margaret marry into the Ferguson family. Promise me you’ll protect the Ferguson family.”

“I promise…” I was on the verge of breaking down, tears rolling down my face as I nodded. vigorously. “Timothy, did Margaret say something to you? Why else would you suddenly fall ill?”

“She…” A flicker of disgust and anger passed through Timothy’s eyes before he sighed. “Just remember what I told you.”

“I will… I’ll remember every word,” I managed to choke out, afraid to ask anymore, worried it might upset him further.

But doubt had already planted its seeds in my mind. Margaret must have said something

to Timothy.

don’t be sad. Take care of the baby,” Timothy mustered his last bit of strength, looking at me kindly with a smile. “That way, I can rest

let out a sharp,

on his lips, I completely broke down. He knew

wouldn’t stop. Timothy, I will… I’ll do everything

hear me. I hoped

A familiar, uncertain voice came

finally willing to let

a big blow, Bryant hesitantly asked, “Jane, what happened to

I replied quietly, feeling utterly drained, letting the

more profound. It was like being slowly tortured with a blunt knife, wanting to scream but unable to make a sound, forced to suppress it all

if I had fallen into an ice pit. Just as I numbly reached

speak, I let him lead me until

Chapter 111