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

up, dreaming of marrying Bryant, and still acting

eyes accidentally met Bryant’s dark gaze. I had thought I might feel sad

was

affectionately wrapped her arm around the woman’s,

couple

a younger family 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

fool me and

with heartfelt concem, “Greg, you’ve insisted on waiting for Lily to return. It’s been years.

tinged with ambiguity escaped Gregory, “How can someone just vanish into thin air? At least

were indeed

upon hearing them mention that, but she

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

felt a tug, empathizing with