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 proof enough of

his usual sharp edges blunted. “Have these

I was younger,

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

eyed me. “So, are

most people are just trying their best to live. How can one be happy every

you? Are

door behind him and shooting me

wasn’t happy. Probably hadn’t been since Lilliana

I shrugged, not pushing the conversation

led me towards Ramona’s room. “Ramona wants you to stay here. But if you’d rather stay at a hotel, I can talk to her.” “No need,” I shook my head. “I’d like to stay and

I enjoyed being with Ramona because I never knew

feel awkward; it felt warm

was busier back in Vista

in the afternoon after receiving a

with a meaningful look. “Child,

me off guard, and

“Is it that you don’t think about