When Love Breaks by Jack

Chapter 254

The silence in the room was so profound that we could hear a pin drop.

Bryant’s eyes, fixed on me unblinkingly, tumultuous with emotions he couldn’t seem to dissolve. The indifferent demeanor he usually carried seemed to be faltering. The air grew thick and tight.

After what felt like an etemity, he finally rose slowly, meticulously folding a throw blanket before grabbing his coat from the armchair and draping it over his arm, his voice low, “Sorry for the intrusion last night. I should head out.”

I was fiddling with my fingers unconsciously before asking again, “The divorce papers?*

“We’ll talk about it later” Bryant avoided my gaze, his long lashes slightly lowered, masking his feelings. “You heard Kevin call. I need to rush back for a meeting.”

With those words, he didn’t give me a chance to respond, striding away with his long legs as if afraid I’d say something to make him stay.

my lips as I faintly heard the elevator arrive outside. My

just contacted me, saying the landlady is in RiverCity today and

remember.” I replied as I tossed my clothes into the washing machine, “Did you

I’ll pick you up on my way

light makeup before heading downstairs, where Christine’s Audi was already waiting

estate agent was waiting in the lobby. “Ms. Webster, Ms. Jackson, please hold on. The landlady

and I had no

landlord arrived shortly after, but I was surprised to

bag. She barely registered surprise upon seeing me, her demeanor

I responded, trying to maintain

the office, the agent began his enthusiastic introduction, only for Susan to bluntly interrupt, “No need. I know who she is better than

across my face, leaving

Susan was putting on airs but

front of a conference room, her gaze sharp.