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.

couldn’t recall ever meeting my grandparents. Whether they didn’t care

for some other reason,

on Ramona’s aged face as she

after seeing you yesterday, I dreamt of my

was fussing about wanting to play with

Ramona smiled gently. “I woke up

if it was her way of telling me

words moved me, and I softly said, “Maybe it’s just

on your mind, Ramona.”

you feel about getting close to me like

asked tentatively.

sensed the difference between

expected such a

planned to keep my distance

I found

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

too often. Finally, I

joyfully and suddenly inquired, “Heard