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.

of waiting were proof enough

sharp edges blunted. “Have these

was younger,

I got used to it. These

are you happy every

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

Are

me out of the room, closing the door behind him and shooting

wasn’t happy. Probably hadn’t

shrugged, not

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

I enjoyed being with Ramona because I never knew

didn’t feel awkward; it felt warm and

busier back in Vista Town than in

the afternoon

me with a meaningful look. “Child, do

off guard, and I

you don’t think