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

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

met Bryant’s dark gaze. I had thought I might

right, so that was why. The reason Bryant

affectionately wrapped her arm

couple were her

member. “And who might this 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 devil–may–care attitude, pretending we were on

act to fool me and Susan?” Richard laughed, pointing at

you’ve insisted on waiting for Lily to return. It’s been years. Don’t delay any longer. Your parents will start bothering us. It’s time to let

A laugh tinged with ambiguity escaped Gregory, “How can someone just vanish into thin air? At least we should see

were

upon hearing them mention that, but she quickly masked

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

tug, empathizing with the unseen