When Love Breaks by Jack

Chapter 333

He chuckled, “So, vacation starts the day after tomorrow?”

“Yeah.”

Out of the blue, he said, “Then, 7 AM sharp, we’re heading back to Vista Town.”

I looked at him, puzzled. “Aren’t you supposed to deal with Bryant first?”

His eyes twinkled with mischief, as if it was the most obvious thing in the world. “Right now, you’re the one asking for my help, aren’t you? Shouldn’t you show me some sincerity first?”

Bryant was made for the cunning business world, and so was he.

Thinking ahead, I gave him a heads–up, “I can play along, help you out with your folks. But I’ve been divorced. They’re definitely not going to welcome me with open arms…”

Gregory didn’t seem to care one bit. “That’s my problem to handle.”

As the elevator reached our floor, I took a deep breath, “Alright, I’m in.”

Just as I said that, the doors opened. We went our separate ways, but just as I stepped out, I was surprised to see Mark standing at my

rate ways doorstep.

let him

glance our way, his steps unhesitating as he unlocked his door, stepped inside, and closed it behind him, all in one

was broken only

in mind, I felt a bit uneasy, “Mark, what… what

an answeri

rather than answering, asked, “Why are you

ran into him downstairs.” It didn’t seem like a big deal to

a bit, smiling gently. “I thought I heard you agree

with Steven, who in turn was tight with Bryant. I didn’t want Bryant getting wind of

I agreed to help

Mark’s expression tightened imperceptibly, then casually he asked, “Are you settling in alright here, or do you want to

used to it,

then caught myself, shifting gears, “Or, is my being here causing you trouble? If that’s

Christine’s for a few days if need

“Trouble?”

seemed surprised by my reaction, then it dawned on him, his expression darkening, “Did someone from the Larson family talk to

honestly, “But they didn’t say

clear, “Mark, let’s just stay friends, okay? Now and

sharpened, “Exactly what did

was nothing

it because of him, or

“him, his gaze shifted towards Gregory’s