When Love Breaks by Jack

Chapter 338

My heart felt like it was being squeezed.

Just like Gregory had said, it was something subconscious, an inexplicable feeling from nowhere.

Seeing the sadness in his eyes, I found myself impulsively tiptoeing, reaching up to ruffle his hair.

But halfway through, I snapped back to reality, my hand frozen mid–air as I met his deep eyes, whispering soothingly, “Gregory, she wouldn’t blame you.”

There was a brief spark in his eyes, which faded as I hesitated. “You’re not her. How would you know what she’s thinking?”

“I’ve been through something similar,” I admitted with a bitter taste in my voice. “I had a good life, then suddenly lost my parents and had to fend for myself, striving and struggling to survive.”

Nooked back at him, offering a gentle smile. “If I were her, I wouldn’t blame you. And… I believe she wouldn’t either.”

People who’ve had it tough tend to empathize more with others.

years of waiting were

sharp edges blunted. “Have these years been

was younger,

ambiance, and chuckled, “But over time, I got used to it. These past few years, living lavishly with the Ferguson family,

are

stepping into the room. “Please, most people are just trying their best to live. How can one be happy every day?”

Are

behind

wasn’t happy. Probably hadn’t

I shrugged, not pushing the conversation

here. But if you’d rather stay at a hotel, I can talk to her.” “No need,” I shook my

because I never knew my grandparents‘

feel awkward; it

Gregory was busier back in Vista

the afternoon after receiving a phone

with a

off guard, and I hurriedly

“Is it that you don’t think about it,