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?”

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

head, 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 to be a hundred,

time to make up for what I

make you believe

heart and soul, and every part of me, all belong to

and moving, somehow carried

his breath enveloping me, igniting a warmth

my racing

on my waist. “Who said I wanted your

how am I a rogue?” he teased, his laughter pushing me back until I had no more room to retreat. Then, in a swift motion, he scooped me up

legs with his, looking down at me. “Jane, let me show you

protest, his lips claimed