When Love Breaks by Jack

Chapter 406

RiverCity isn’t exactly a sprawling metropolis, so when I decided to return home, I was pretty sure I’d bump into him sooner or later. I just didn’t expect it to happen so fast.

As I jerked my hand away, I could hear Bella’s surprised voice, “Mrs.

Ferguson?”

“That’s right.”

“Ex–wife.”

Bryant and I spoke up almost at the same time.

I calmed myself, turned to Bella with a small smile. “Ms. Taylor, you seem busy. We’ll be on our way.”

“Of course, Ms. Taylor, feel free to call anytime,” Christine added politely.

As we were leaving, Bella’s voice followed us, tinged with schadenfreude, “Mr. Ferguson, seems like your ex–wife isn’t exactly thrilled to see you, huh?”

We were just about to exit the hotel when a sleek black Bentley pulled away from the valet stand. Without thinking, I dashed towards it, recognizing the familiar license plate.

“What’s the rush? Did you see a ghost

pointed at the Bentley now merging into traffic, saying, “That’s the car I saw that day

“Gregory’s in RiverCity?”

“Looks like it.”

keys to her, “You head back,

his death was public knowledge, it was unlikely he’d still be there. But I had to try

“I’m coming with you.”

Chapter 406

let me

here, I think this reunion should be just

“Alright.” I nodded.

familiar floor button. As the numbers climbed, I surprisingly felt a bit nervous. Like

Then what?

this time, after choosing

“Ding-”

out, standing in front of the door he used to lean against so casually. I took a deep breath before ringing the doorbell, prepared

flowing curls and flawless makeup.

“I…”

off guard, I offered an awkward smile,

“No problem.”