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

mood. The wedding invitation had found its way

would never attend. And as her friend, I found no reason to go,

sighed. “Probably, he

Christine chuckled carelessly. “People who try to have it all deserve whatever comes their way.

always knew how to let go. That

wasn’t quite myself yet, too embarrassed to show my face, hence the mask. So, while the other three indulged in all

Molly and Christine led the way out, Mark walked beside me, his gaze lingering on me. “Jane, you and

I responded with a tight–lipped

especially now that Lilliana had returned. Everything was falling back

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

do they stand a better chance than me?”

you’re a great guy. And as you’ve seen, it’s

third party was of no interest to me. I would rather avoid

Lilliana? Would you have no hesitation