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.”

me? Why?” Christine popped open

invitation had found

her friend, I found no reason

he couldn’t

deserve whatever

knew how to let go.

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

walked beside me, his gaze

aware,” I responded with a tight–lipped

and me didn’t require anyone else’s reminder, especially now that

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

do they stand a better chance than me?” he

offered a helpless smile. “Mark, you’re a great guy. And as you’ve seen, it’s impossible between Gregory and me. He’s

no interest to

Would you have no