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,

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

hand, I’d go away, and with another, I’d

thought sparked anger ip me, and my reply was sharp. “So you’re remembering me now that you’re bankrupt and Dorothy refused to

paused, trying to explain with patience,

“It doesn’t matter.”

help but interrupt him, blurting out, “Do you really think our issues began

drooped. The usually proud man was now speaking softly, “I know, I misunderstood your

“It wasn’t a misunderstanding.”

laughed 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 definitely wouldn’t have fallen for

a soft heart. It

locking onto me, visibly shaken. “So,

my fist.

I would have

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

been admiration, but

for the