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.

of strength, looking at me kindly with

let out a

a smile on his lips, I completely broke down. He knew it. He had known about my pregnancy all along! But he never asked

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

he could still hear me.

familiar, uncertain voice

finally willing to let

as if he had taken a big blow, Bryant

feeling utterly drained,

many years felt this way, even more profound. It was like being slowly tortured with a blunt knife, wanting to scream but unable to make a

the hospital, I felt as cold as if I had fallen into an ice pit. Just as I numbly reached out

exhausted to speak, I let him lead me until he pushed

Chapter 111