When Love Breaks by Jack

“Sure.” I happily agreed.

Ramona glanced toward Gregory. “Greg, why don’t you head to the dining

room for breakfast? And grab a bite for Ms. Webster, will you?”

“Got it.” Gregory shot us a dubious look but headed toward the dining room

without making a big deal about it.

As I thought Ramona would lead me to her dressing room, her warm hand

suddenly grasped mine. “Here, have a seat.”

“Okay.” I was pleasantly surprised and sat down, my hands resting awkwardly

in my lap.

meeting my grandparents. Whether

for some other reason, I didn’t remember

longing appeared on Ramona’s aged face as she gripped my

seeing you yesterday, I dreamt

was fussing about wanting to

fond of you.” Ramona smiled gently. “I woke up in the

wondering if it was her way of telling me

softly said, “Maybe

on your mind, Ramona.”

about getting close to

asked tentatively.

sensed the

such a

had planned to keep my distance from the Myers family,

Ramona’s hopeful gaze, I

of my days in RiverCity, so I wouldn’t have to

Ramona too often. Finally, I obediently agreed,

and suddenly inquired, “Heard