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.”

aback at first, then

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

a wave of his hand, I’d go

sparked anger ip me, and my reply was sharp. “So you’re

to explain with patience, “Jane, I did what

“It doesn’t matter.”

issues began when you got engaged to Dorothy? That her showing up is what caused our

eyes slightly drooped. The usually proud man was now speaking softly, “I know, I misunderstood your feelings before, thinking you

“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 might not have fallen for him, but I

thinking he had a soft heart. It made me brave enough to go after

shaken. “So, your feelings for me were

clenched my

that incident, he and I would have

be the untouchable moon, and I, just one of

been admiration, but

piece, I reached for the door lock, turning