When Love Breaks by Jack

Chapter 281

Mark was feeling a twinge of regret. “So, when we bumped into each other again in college, I was kicking myself for missing out on so many years of your life, for all the tough times you had to go through without me.”

“It’s not on you,” I reassured him.

Back when my life took a downturn, he was just a kid himself.

There are some paths in life you have to walk alone. Nobody can do it for you.

The fact that he was there for me, lending a hand when I needed it most, meant the world to me.

While we were catching up, Christine came out with a big pot of stew, all smiles, “How’s the chat going, you two? Ready for some grub?”

Mark was all in, “Fire it up! I missed lunch and I’m starving.”

That dinner, with Christine around, was filled with laughter and joy.

Gradually, I let the trending news slip to the back of my mind.

What’s past, is past.

The next day, the snow was still falling, the cold wind biting, and the ground was covered in a blanket of white.

nearly jumped with excitement after a phone call, “Jane, how’s your injury?

a sip of water before

said if we sign now, the funds will be in

as thrilled

take a while with contract

But this was quick!

York Carlson was

office isn’t set up yet, so the place is a

you’re setting up a branch here in RiverCity?”

explaining, “It’s in the plans. We were going to wait, but

was hinting at something but couldn’t pin it down.

Everything seemed fair.

ever cautious, asked with a smile before I signed, “Mr. Carlson, are you sure the finance department can have

we take special actions,”

on, “Special

was curious too, looking at

potential in Janedream. What

efficiency exceeded

office after signing

The funds were in!

and delighted. We were about to grab lunch but instantly decided to head to the office

the keys, both Christine