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?”

I shot back, struggling to break free, but it was

steadily. “Have things been okay these

scoffed at him, “Considering you almost had me killed on

suddenly fell silent, his grip on my waist tightening, a frown creasing his brow.

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

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

and his lips pressed together. “Celebrate? New

the one who told me to get the divorce papers. What more

drooped, a subtle desolation surrounding him, “It’s me. I’m the one who feels

You couldn’t be faithful in our marriage. At least have the decency to disappear cleanly