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.>

called to ask when he

Still at the

in the hospital, I was desperate for

Bryant caught

back.” I offered a reassuring smile. “I’ve got a surprise

stir up. In two days, she’d have no choice but to leave. And perhaps then, Bryant and I

asking,

see.” With that, I hurried out of

medication changed that morning, and with

slowly pulled up before me as I waited by the curb for my

first instinct was to

a stylishly dressed, sophisticated woman greeted me. Sporting

to be in

“And you are? How do

offered a slight smile. “There’s something we

familial resemblance to Mark in her features. Yet, I had never heard Mark mention he had