When Love Breaks by Jack

Chapter 230

Mark suddenly tumed around, his eyes shimmering as if filled with stardust, catching me entirely off guard as he asked me that question.

I was completely flustered, and my mind went blank for a moment. I had never pondered over such a question. Whether during our college days or after Mark returned from abroad, I always regarded him as a close friend.

I was entangled in a mamage that was like quicksand, unable to break free, and Mark had his long–time love interest. We seemed perfect candidates for platonic friends. No expectations, no worries.

Meeting Mark’s gaze, I fumbled for words. “Mark, I…. um…”

“Come on.” Mark chuckled teasingly, “Just kidding. Why do you look so spooked? And here I thought I was the good guy. It seems I was mistaken, huh?”

“Of course not.” I sighed in relief, awkwardly touching my nose as I explained, “I just found the question surprising. That’s all

too surprising. After all, I hadn’t even divorced yet. How could I entertain such thoughts?

laughed. “So, was it a

I smiled, “As

document envelope from

I asked, “What’s it?”

retuming to its rightful owner” Saying so, he handed me the

and took out the contents, looking over a business license and some

His handsome

frantically went through the rest of the documents until tears blurred the ink on

new fashion label Janedream? Jane is our

“Sounds great!”

name in it, Janedream

to launch another brand. After much thought, Janedream was the chosen name. It officially launched on my seventh birthday. However, after my parents passed away, the entire company was acquired to settle debts. Some brands remained somewhat famous, but Janedream

I looked at Mark. “How… how