When Love Breaks by Jack

Chapter 264

had to admit that Bryant’s words had a way of weaving magic, a sweetness that made me momentarily wish I could forget everything that had happened between us. But some wounds were too deep to heal, leaving a acer unmoved.

Like when he didn’t come home all night, I never doubted him. I understood he was busy with work for the Ferguson Group. But after everything that had happened, trust didn’t come ensy anymore. Love couldn’t be unconditional or without hesitation. There were always reservations, defensiveness, doubts, and uneasiness.

Even if things seemed to mend, this pattem, if left unchecked, would lead to a breaking point. So, perhaps it was better to cut our

losses.

“Bryant, let’s not do this. Let’s think this through,” I pleaded.

“I know you don’t believe me, but I’ll prove it,” he said with a conviction almost like a vow.

I looked away, handing him another document to change the subject. “Here, take a look at this. I go get a nurse to check your temperature.”

“Kevin,” he called out firmly. “Get me some Amica cream.”

Kevin hurried off.

you have your bandages changed? And Amica? That’s for bruises, not

touch a spot on my

“You know I hurt myself

Kevin returned with

but Bryant watched me closely. “Give it

“I can

of my shirt, and gently nubbed it on the

been so attentive. Before, even if I were all in cuts and bruises, he

pain from the bruise and the bitter memories tangled together. I suppressed my emotions, a habit formed over

especially at meal times when he Insisted on being fed, claiming his hand hurt

he said, looking straight at

a shower was understandable for someone as particular as

for two nights,

your wounds can’t get

I remembered the doctor’s advice and shook

and arm had the worst injuries, and there were also some