When Love Breaks by Jack

Chapter 309

*Jane, Allen just received the divorce papers we filed,” Thomas said, unable to hold back a warning. “But I ran into him when leaving the hospital. He looked pretty rough and might cause trouble for your aunt.”

“I see, thanks. I’ll head over right away to check on things.”

Cheryl was in the critical phase of her treatment, and considering how stress could affect the stomach, the last thing she needed was a family feud.

I ended the call and returned to the private room, whispering to Christine, “Chris, can you take over here? Something’s come up with Aunt Cheryl. I need to check on her.”

Her expression shifted to concern. “What happened? I’ll go with you.”

“It’s probably no big deal,” I reassured her with a pat on the shoulder, “Just keep everyone entertained here, okay? No need to spoil the mood.”

After saying that, I grabbed my bag, said my goodbyes, and headed out.

got up. “You’ve been drinking.

knew he was there for the dinner because of me,

to the car, I asked, “Are you sure you can

had a chance to start my drink,”

When we arrived at the hospital, the ground–level parking was packed, so Mark had

about Cheryl, I hurried ahead.

nodded. “I’ll be right there

elevator, I immediately

was at the hospital room door, ranting, “Cheryl, if you have the nerves, open this door and face me! Do you think you can file for divorce? And using that two–bit lawyer your

The door swung open.

Cheryl

saw me, her tense face relaxed

to check on you,” I

blustering, Jane, don’t you know it’s a sin to destroy one marriage? After decades with your aunt, you want to

immediately made it clear that it had nothing to do with me. “Jane’s not involved. I