When Love Breaks by Jack

Chapter 326

I froze all over.

It was unexpected, somewhat bewildering.

Perhaps it was because our separation had been so graceless, marked by too many embarrassments, that the thought of having a calm conversation with him post divorce seemed impossible.

To me, the final chapter of our relationship was simple: we went our separate ways. No more complicating each other’s lives. Gathering my composure, I looked at him emotionlessly. “What brings you here?”

“…” Bryant flicked the ash from his cigarette, a rare hint of warmth breaking through his usual cold demeanor. “I came to see you.”

“Why?” I was genuinely puzzled.

Had he gone bankrupt and now remembered me?

His gaze was intense, unwavering, his voice deep. “To make amends. Jane, there’s nothing holding us back anymore. You can go back to being Mrs. Ferguson without worry.”

was taken aback at first, then filled

me for? Did he think things were the same as before, back when I

with a wave of his hand, I’d go away, and with another,

me, and my reply was sharp. “So you’re remembering me now that you’re

paused, trying to explain with patience, “Jane, I did what I

“It doesn’t matter.”

couldn’t help but interrupt him, blurting out, “Do you really think our issues began when you

“I know, I misunderstood

“It wasn’t a misunderstanding.”

bitterly, knowing exactly where to strike for the greatest pain, “If I had known from the start that it was Mark who helped me, I

mistake fooled me into thinking he had a soft heart. It made me brave enough to go after what seemed

stiffened, his deep eyes locking onto me, visibly shaken. “So, your feelings for me were

clenched my fist.

that incident, he and I would

he’d be the untouchable moon, and I, just one of many gazing up from the

have been admiration,

saying my piece, I reached for the