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

“That’s the car I saw that day at

“Gregory’s in RiverCity?”

“Looks like it.”

tossed the car keys to her, “You head

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

“I’m coming with you.”

Chapter 406

insisted, refusing to let me take a cab

arriving at River Villa, she stayed in the car, “If he is indeed still living here, I think this reunion should be

“Alright.” I nodded.

the numbers climbed, I surprisingly felt a bit nervous. Like Christine

Then what?

I possibly say after all this time, after choosing to

“Ding-”

lean against so casually. I took a

door opened quickly, revealing a woman with flowing curls and flawless makeup. She raised an

“I…”

off guard, I offered an awkward smile, “Sorry, I must have the

“No problem.”