When Love Breaks by Jack

Chapter 156

Christine’s shopping spree knew no bounds, dragging me through store after store. She mused that leaving her job enabled her to spoil herself after being a workhorse for four

years.

“Hey, isn’t that the Patek Philippe woman?” she suddenly exclaimed, nodding toward a luxury boutique we were passing by.

I glanced over. “Yeah, that’s Margaret.”

There she was, modeling a handbag that cost over a brand-new car, likely contemplating the purchase. Bryant has always been overly generous with her.

I wasn’t particularly keen on watching the spectacle unfold, so I tried to pull Christine away, but she suddenly grabbed me, and we ducked behind a column!

Confused, I gave her a puzzled look.

“It’s your father-in-law, Albert!” she whispered in shock..

“Albert?” I was surprised.

the Patek Philippe woman!” Christine’s face lit up the excitement reserved for juicy

with

big deal,” I shrugged it off with a smile. “Margaret

a sliver of his father’s affection. It all went

puzzled, Christine peeked out for another look and turned back to me suspiciously. “I’ve never seen a stepdaughter and stepfather this close. They’re

Η

I said, disinterested in delving further into the

could make our escape, Margaret called out to

to ignore her. Yet, she caught up, sizing me up. “You’re out

it to you?” I retorted,

pouting, “Dad! Look how

rolled her eyes as I pulled her behind me, only to hear Albert approach, putting

right, next month,” I responded

11:50

Chapter 156

hide his glee at the news, urging, “Well

if only your son were as eager!” Christine seemed to think Albert was rushing me to clear the way for Margaret,

spouting? If they can’t make