When Love Breaks by Jack

Chapter 252

I couldn’t catch every word, but the message he tried to convey was crystal clear. A long–dormant part of my heart nearly succumbed once again. My nails dug into my palms.

The slight pain brought back a sliver of sanity. “Is it dry now?”

Bryant’s fingertips moved meticulously through my hair several times. “Yeah, pretty much done.”

The sound of the hairdryer ceased, leaving the room in silence.

Inodded “Um, thanks.”

Then, unexpectedly, he wrapped his arms around me from behind, his lips brushing my ear as he cautiously and ambiguously ventured. “Did you hear any of what I said?”

For someone as distinguished as him, this might have been the first time he had sincerely apologized to someone. Unlike the casual, thoughtless “sorry” from the past, he did lower his guard this time.

I wanted to give in, but fear held me back, the fear of getting burned again, of repeating past mistakes.

heavy heart, guided by reason, I responded, “I heard you. But, Bryant, some choices, once made, can’t be undone.

for eight years. But I wanted to love myself a little

seemed my words slowly extinguished the

as he swallowed,

I gently freed myself from his hold

gaze lingered on me with reluctance.

direct stare made me uneasy.

maybe I could cook dinner as

past him and

on my

“But it

indeed. The house was in a prime location and had a great layout. Plus, I had taken good care of it.

touched his nose, looking away. “So, why did you return

on the Ferguson Group.” I was straightforward, “Besides, Christine is looking for investors. It could be an

then.” He seemed contemplative before turning to cook with groceries he had

he could cook well. Soon, the delicious aroma filled the air. A spread