When Love Breaks by Jack

Chapter 378

“I’ll be right down.” Upon hearing that, my heart skipped a beat, and I agreed quickly.

Seeing my troubled expression, Christine asked, “What happened on his end?* I was hastily packing my things as I replied, “My aunt’s critically ill. I need to rush back to RiverCity.”

Thinking about Dorothy’s tactics, I even started to doubt whether it was the illness that worsened or it was because of my getting involved.

“Critically ill?” Christine decided on the spot. “Bryant’s coming to pick you up, right? Stop packing. Just leave it to me. I’ll wrap things up here this afternoon. You go back first, and when I return, I’ll bring your stuff with me.”

In my desperation, I didn’t hesitate. “Okay, Chris, I owe you one.*

Christine handed me my power bank and phone, pushing me out the door. “Don’t mention it. It is part of my job as the Head of the Marketing Department. Besides, I’m a shareholder. I’m essentially helping myself.”

I had brought Christine into the partnership, giving her a share of the business. I nodded. “Then I’m off!”

While I was going downstairs, Bryant’s car gracefully pulled up to the curb. The driver came out to open the door for me. As Isettled into the backseat, I saw him resting with his eyes closed. I was more than happy to keep to myself, turning to look out the window. The silence in the car was eerie.

the silence. “Stay out of the mess in Vista

to do.” I didn’t even turn

of a paternity test, you can be with Gregory and become part

you know about it?” I spun around,

suspicion in my eyes.

people knew about it. Gregory wouldn’t talk, and the Myers family, more than anyone, would want it buried, fearing I might return

looked at me, his lips barely moving. “I also know that you

gaze. “I stand even less of a chance with

our moments in the past three years, haven’t

so.” I looked down with a

feel like arguing if Bryant saw my unrequited feelings and his lukewarm gestures as our special

first time, I realized how exhausting it could be when to

a cold laugh.

I answered,

few days. My focus had been on unraveling my past. But no matter what the future might hold for us, he was good to me. He protected