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.”

at first, then

he think things were the same as

of his hand, I’d go

reply was sharp. “So you’re remembering me now that you’re bankrupt

paused, trying to explain with patience, “Jane,

“It doesn’t matter.”

but interrupt him, blurting out, “Do you really think our issues began when you got engaged to Dorothy? That her

The usually proud man was now speaking softly, “I know,

“It wasn’t a misunderstanding.”

it was Mark who

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

eyes locking onto me, visibly shaken. “So, your feelings for me were solely because of that

my fist.

and I

I, just one of many gazing up from the

have been admiration, but never

for the