When Love Breaks by Jack

Chapter 492

Every word he said was like electricity, coursing from my ears straight to the very tip of my heart.

I let out a long sigh of relief, finally understanding the root of his mood swing at lunch.

Gregory noticed my sigh, a mix of relief and confusion dancing in his eyes. “Why the heavy sigh?” “Really? You have to ask?”

I pinched his waist, a playful grunt escaping me. “You were there, sipping on your soup, and suddenly, the atmosphere around you just shifted. Scared me half to death.”

Gregory paused for a moment, his voice dropping to a whisper, “Why didn’t you ask me about it then?”

back together, no longer worried about appearances or awkwardness, but simply looking up at him. “I guess I’ve gone so long without truly having anything

ruffling my hair affectionately. He leaned down, his eyes, bright and undeniable, locked onto mine with a mix of exasperation and fondness. “Take it slow, Jane. I’m only thirty. Even if I don’t live

have all that time to make up for what I missed in my first twenty-something

you believe

and soul, and every

tender and moving, somehow carried an extra layer of flirtation coming

closer, his breath enveloping me, igniting a warmth that spread across my cheeks, ears, and

my racing heart was

grip on my waist.

no more room to retreat. Then, in a swift motion, he scooped

parted my legs with his, looking down at me.

could protest, his lips claimed mine with an