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?”

the upscale private club we often

balked at the suggestion. “Isn’t that

said, “Don’t worry. It’s on

did money just fall into your

her red lipstick. “Steven’s break–up fee. I didn’t ask for it, but

smile. “Thanks, Ms. Jackson, for showing us a good

our cars, trying to snag seats just in time. Still, we got caught in the evening rush and arrived at the club

easy.” Mark saw me hurrying and came over to offer a supporting hand, his voice gentle with concern. “It rained, and the ground’s slippery. Don’t

your

smile in return. “We called this dinner and made you wait. Sorry

off my apology. “Why so formal with

at all.” I laughed, shaking

the whirlwind, Christine confirmed our private room with the host and led

the restroom.” Passing

door when laughter and teasing voices spilled out. “Ha! You’re such a character.