When Love Breaks by Jack

Chapter 240

I suddenly felt like a deer in headlights when caught in the spotlight with that question. After all, Dorothy wasn’t wrong. It was her birthday bash. She had every right to decide who got an invite.

Before I could utter a word, Gregory casually glanced her way and improvised, ‘It was me. I practically begged her to come with me, and you want to kick her out already?”

With a few words, he dissolved my awkwardness.

Dorothy pouted, displeased. “Since when are you two so chummy.

Gregory’s gaze hardened. “Do I need to report every friendship to you?”

Dorothy added. “Didn’t you know Bryant would be here? Are you trying to embarrass me by inviting her?”

“Enough!” A middle–aged woman interrupted with a gentle smile, “You two have always been at each other’s throats since you were kids Haven’t you had enough?”

and expression

tumed to Dorothy. “You’re all grown up, dreaming of marrying

that moment, my eyes accidentally met Bryant’s dark gaze. I had thought I might feel sad or

right, so that was why. The reason Bryant was with

affectionately wrapped her arm

couple were

young lady be?” “Jane, a friend. Weren’t you and Richard urging me to get married? Can you have a look for me?” Gregory said with a

fool me and Susan?” Richard laughed,

you’ve insisted on waiting for Lily to return. It’s been years. Don’t delay any longer. Your parents

“How can someone just vanish into thin air? At least we

were

mention that, but she quickly masked it

tears. “Why do you insist, dear? Richard and I are almost ready

heart felt a tug, empathizing with the