When Love Breaks by Jack

Chapter 364

I was in a cloud of doubt, standing there with Molly, our gazes turning toward Mark in unison.

He looked composed and polished as ever, refilling my glass with water and cracking a light–hearted smile. “What’s the big secret? It’s just that revealing too much might bring trouble his way”

“Why is that?” Molly inquired.

“Didn’t you mention he and your dad fought?” Mark lowered his gaze, keeping his voice even. “The more details you spill, the more worried he’ll get about Jane. Imagine the chaos it would stir at home. Isn’t that just inviting trouble?”

“You have a point…” Molly conceded, nodding. “But I’ve spilled the beans, and even though he hasn’t seen it yet, there’s no taking it back.”

Mark’s smile didn’t waver. “No worries. We’ll cross that bridge when we get to it.”

Christine emerged from the bedroom, surprised to find Mark and Molly. She greeted us with a smile.

Mark glanced at her with regret. “Steven was waiting for you on his wedding day.”

Why?” Christine popped open a soda, sipping it

The wedding invitation had found its way

as her friend, I found no reason

he couldn’t let

whatever comes their way. I don’t want to hear about

to let go.

glanced at the time and suggested we head downstairs for lunch. However, I wasn’t quite myself yet, too embarrassed to show my face, hence the mask. So, while the other three indulged in all the good stuff, I

led the way out, Mark walked beside me, his gaze lingering on me.

I responded with

reminder, especially now that Lilliana had

softly. “For some reason, I always felt you treated him differently, and it seems I

better chance than me?” he

And

of no interest to me. I

Would you have no hesitation in being with him? Fulfilling a