When Love Breaks by Jack

His eyes turned ice cold instantly, his voice dropping to a warning whisper.

“Jane, Your boldness continues to surprise me more and more. We’re not

divorced yet.”

“I’m aware,” I replied, lifting my head defiantly. “In a place as crowded as this,

what could happen between Mark and me?”

“Come home with me!” His tone was as commanding as ever, his hand

gripping mine, ready to drag me away.

I tried to pull free, only to hear him say, “He and Dorothy got called away by

Gladys. Do you want to freeze out here?” Clearly, Mark wouldn’t be showing

up anytime soon.

Reluctantly, I stopped struggling. After all, I had a crucial discussion pending

with Bryant tonight.

go. I can walk

my protest, dragging me

anger flared within me. I quickly sent a

had to leave early. Then, without waiting to get home, I

thrust my phone

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filled with the

spicing up

raised the privacy

the phone but stared

he asked,

urged, my arm growing tired, and I handed

to Bryant.

voices of Albert and Margaret emanated from the

Bryant’s expression turned frosty.

recorded conversation was utterly unsuitable for polite company,

because the speakers were his father

adored!

me a chilling glance before

out,

backups.”