When Love Breaks by Jack

Chapter 301

As soon as the words left my mouth, I grabbed my bag from the chair and turned to leave.

“Slut!” Dorothy’s voice seethed with rage behind me. I clenched my hand, pretending not to hear. My only thought was to get away.

But unexpectedly, as I walked through the estate, I went lost. I wasn’t sure how many turns I had taken when something caught my eye: It was a courtyard that felt strangely familiar. Though large and pristine, the yard had an air of neglect, as if it hadn’t seen life for ages.

Compelled by some unseen force, I stepped inside. The moment I did, the door behind me slammed shut. A tall figure pinned me against the door, his familiar scent enveloping me, leaving no escape. I looked up, shocked, into his deep eyes.

His distinct and long fingers gripped my waist as he looked at me with a tender, entwined gaze. “What brings you to the Myers Mansion?”

own business!” I shot back, struggling to break free, but it

my gaze steadily. “Have things been okay these few days? Dorothy hasn’t been bothering

you almost had me killed on her behalf, what could she possibly

tightening, a frown creasing his brow. “You’ve lost quite

replied calmly, “I’m just slimming down to celebrate the divorce,

had been hectic, affecting my appetite and sleep, hence the weight loss. But admitting that felt too much like seeking pity, as if life had

features tightened, his gaze darkened, and his lips pressed together. “Celebrate?

else. You’re the one who told me to get the

shoulders drooped, a subtle desolation surrounding him, “It’s me. I’m

faithful in our marriage. At least