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.

smile tugging at my lips as I faintly heard the elevator arrive outside.

remember the office space we liked the day before yesterday? They just contacted me, saying the landlady is

course, I remember.” I replied as I tossed my clothes into the washing machine, “Did you make an appointment? I’m free

“It’s all set. I’ll pick you

before heading downstairs, where

office building, the real estate agent was waiting in the lobby. “Ms. Webster, Ms. Jackson, please hold on. The landlady will be here

and I had

but I was surprised to

looked effortlessly elegant, clasping a rare Hermès bag. She barely registered surprise upon seeing me,

I responded, trying to maintain

the office, the agent began his enthusiastic introduction, only for Susan

across my face, leaving me

airs but then sensed the tension, giving

shook my head, and Susan stopped in front of a conference room, her gaze sharp. “Can we talk