When Love Breaks by Jack

Chapter 177

In the dead of night, as I dozed off beside the hospital bed, I felt what seemed like dry fingers brushing against my face. “Idiot, you’d believe anything anyone tells you.“}

“Hmm…” I swatted the hand away and rolled over, realizing I was supposed to be caring for a patient. I shot upright and blurted out, “What did you just say? Are you feeling okay?”

All I could see was Bryant’s closed eyes and his steady breathing.

I wondered if I was hearing things. I didn’t give it much thought, chalking it up to being rattled by the day’s event and my nerves frazzled. I drifted back to sleep without much ado.

The following morning, Kevin brought us a special breakfast from a traditional diner known for its delicious brunch, all to Bryant’s tastes. But after only a few bites, Bryant excused himself to attend to business matters. Kevin had brought more than just breakfast. A hefty stack of documents awaited Bryant. Being the CEO of Ferguson Group was no walk in the park.

As I munched on my breakfast, I occasionally glanced his way. The warm winter sun streamed in, casting a soft glow around him, highlighting his perfectly chiseled profile, the glasses perched on his high nose, and his lips slightly pursed.}

I had to admit the man was easy on the eyes. If only he weren’t such a jerk.>

when he could

at the Riverview Estate,” I

night in the hospital, I was desperate

up, Bryant caught my gaze.

“I’ve

I wouldn’t have to worry no matter what Margaret tried to stir up. In two days, she’d have no choice but to leave. And

asking, “What kind of

that, I hurried

medication changed that morning, and with Kevin staying in the room,

before me as I waited by the

my first instinct

Webster.” As the window slid down, a stylishly dressed, sophisticated woman greeted me. Sporting a deep shade of lipstick, she radiated

appeared to be in

paused, “And you are? How do you know

smile. “There’s something we need to discuss privately, Ms.

Mark in her features. Yet,