When Love Breaks by Jack

Chapter 342

This was the first time I’d ever seen Gregory wear such an expression.

It wasn’t exactly nervousness, excitement, or panic…But it was definitely a far cry from his usual defiant swagger.

In that moment, I couldn’t help but see shades of Bryant in him.

Suddenly, I became even more composed, almost cold–hearted, as I pushed down the surge of emotions that threatened to break free and turned around sharply.

“Go on,” I said calmly.

Gregory hadn’t hung up yet. He took a long stride toward me, wrapped me up in one arm, and held me tight, stopping me from breaking free despite my efforts.

He murmured a few words into the phone, “Careful not to get hoodwinked. I’ll be there once I’ve smoothed things over.”

Then, he ended the call and tossed his phone into his pocket. His hand cupped my cheek, squeezing it till my face was distorted, yet he spoke with a hint of resentment, “Why are you running? Did you even hear what I said earlier?”

“Let go of me.”

“…Pfft.”

cheek pinched was somewhat comical, as he let out a snort of laughter and refused to let go, even giving my cheek an

forcing him to release me. I pursed my lips slightly, hiding my bitterness. “Gregory… Mr. Ford, I’m not like you. I don’t

“Games?”

against his teeth in annoyance. “Do you really think I’m

“Aren’t you?”

fall gently, and I shivered, wrapping my coat tighter around me. “Like you said, if there’s no news from Lilliana in the next few days, you’d

the backup was

almost bought into it. But in this moment of clarity, I looked at

beauties were at his

between us was even wider than it had

but his eyes were disturbingly sober. He

“I don’t know.”

kicked a pebble, my voice soft. “All I know is, you’re both men, and the

I was

was silent for a moment, then chuckled dismissively, “What if

looking up in

“Don’t ‘huh‘ me.”

and handed me the box of late–night snacks, “I can’t promise much, Jane, but I’m definitely not Bryant. Now, head

need your

heard too many promises