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

I hadn’t even divorced yet. How could I entertain such thoughts? Besides,

laughed. “So, was it a genuine

“As genuine

to the foyer, fetching a document envelope from the cabinet. “You might want to praise me

I asked, “What’s it?”

gift of retuming to its rightful owner”

the contents, looking over a business license and some

company name.” His handsome finger pointed at the

saw Janedream, I froze and frantically went through the rest of the documents until tears blurred the ink

new fashion label

“Sounds great!”

Janedream will surely

It officially launched on my seventh birthday. However, after my parents passed away, the entire company was acquired to settle debts. Some

I looked at Mark. “How… how