When Love Breaks by Jack

Chapter 307

Christine shook her head, clearly not buying into my reasoning. “Plus, you’re divorced now. Do you think a few words from you will make him back off? Setting a deadline is better.”

At that moment, I had to admit she had a point. When I learned Mark had harbored feelings for the same girl for twenty years, I thought she must be lucky. But realizing that girl was me left me feeling more indebted than fortunate.

I struggled to find the proper response.

In the silence that followed, Christine leaned across the table, playfully flicking my earring. “Jane, why not give it a shot with Mark? It’s rare to find a guy that devoted these days.”

‘sighed, “It’s because he’s such a catch that I must be careful.”

I didn’t want to toy with someone’s heart. True devotion deserved true devotion in return. If I couldn’t offer Mark that, it was only fair to let him move on and find someone who could.

Unable to persuade me, Christine dropped the subject. “Anyway, how about we hit our usual spot for dinner tonight?”

spot,” she meant the upscale private club we often

at the suggestion. “Isn’t that

worry.

believe my ears. “What, did money just fall

her bright smile contrasting her red lipstick. “Steven’s break–up fee. I didn’t ask for it, but he dumped it all

then.” I couldn’t help but smile. “Thanks, Ms. Jackson, for showing us a

I clocked out at five. Christine and I each drove our cars, trying to snag seats just in time.

supporting hand, his voice gentle with concern. “It rained, and the ground’s

your

in return. “We called this dinner and

off my apology. “Why so

I

confirmed our private room

ahead. I need to use the restroom.” Passing by the

of business, I walked past a partially open door when laughter and teasing voices spilled out. “Ha! You’re such a character. Who would send 999 roses for a grand opening? What