When Love Breaks by Jack

Chapter 325

Every reckless thing he did came with a price. The Myers clan was notoriously tough to deal with, and I had no intention of dragging him into muddy waters alongside me.

He fell silent for a moment before replying, “That’s good to hear.” His voice was as soft and soothing as ever, yet it seemed to carry a hint of disappointment.

Before we could hang up, a composed and mature woman suddenly appeared at my office door. Feeling a bit on edge, I nodded at her to acknowledge her presence, while listening to Mark continue speaking on the phone.

“Jane, one day, I’m going to be able to protect you really well.”

It sounded like a promise, a vow. If it weren’t for the woman standing before me, I might have felt my heart flutter at that moment. But life is devoid of ‘ifs‘.

After a brief silence, I softly replied, “I’ll grow stronger, Mark. One day, no one will be able to bully me anymore.”

He seemed to detect the unspoken message in my words, “Jane…”

The woman outside, however, grew impatient and pushed the door open. I had to cut Mark off, trying to keep the mood light, “A client just walked in, gotta hang up now.”

in his voice, I hung

and got straight to the

the chase, “You were on the

hide it

done to him now?” I asked,

mother this time; it’s my grandmother. My mother wouldn’t dare to touch him now. From your incident yesterday to the minute before he called you, he’s been locked in the

“In the

old–school design, complete

wonder his voice was trembling just

he pays for his affection

rationality was chilling, as if discussing someone of no consequence, “If you can’t make him give up

silent pause, she spoke evenly, “Ms. Webster, woman to woman, I don’t want to say anything unpleasant, but

be

chuckled, then looked up at

during my last visit to the Larson family. She harbored a cautious,

Eventually, she didn’t deny it, only offering a bitter smile, “Yes, but