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.

were proof

usual sharp edges blunted. “Have these years been hard

I was

the room filled with a strangely familiar ambiance, and chuckled, “But over time, I got used to it. These past few years, living lavishly with the Ferguson family, I can hardly say

me. “So, are you happy

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

you? Are

room, closing the door behind

happy. Probably hadn’t

not pushing

rather stay at a hotel, I can talk to her.” “No

enjoyed being with Ramona because I never

awkward; it

Gregory was busier back in Vista

afternoon

Ramona turned to me with

question caught me off guard, and I

perceptive. “Is it that you don’t think