When Love Breaks by Jack

Last time, after finding out about my origins, things ended on a sour note.

So, when Bella called me up and broached the topic herself, I was taken aback. After a brief hesitation, I replied truthfully, “It was a pendant, a rabbit pendant, the same as my zodiac sign.” On the other end, Bella seemed to perk up, “A rabbit pendant?!”

“Yes.”

I confirmed, and then shared the backstory, “I’ve had that pendant since I was little. Two years ago, I had an accident, and that’s when the pendant went missing.”

Curious, I asked, “Ms. Taylor, why are you suddenly asking about this?”

“…”

Bella seemed to be calming herself, searching for the right words. Finally, she asked, “Do you have time right now? There’s something I’d like to discuss with you in person.”

“…Yes.”

I thought about it and agreed.

Somehow, I had a feeling that what Bella wanted to discuss was deeply connected to me.

Bella cautiously asked, “Where do you live? Can I come over, if that’s alright?”

“Ah?”

was taken aback again and quickly said, “That’s fine, I’m at Elmwood Villas, though it’s a bit less private than Cloud

to keep their personal plans under wraps to avoid any extreme incidents. Bella laughed a bit, “Don’t worry

you the address over

for Bella to arrive, I tidied

lives just downstairs

he can sometimes

put a picture book back on the shelf

over and opened the door to see the elegant Bella. I greeted her

“Jane!”

two bags brimming with snacks, “Knowing you

person, but my

little guy,

Bella stepped inside and paused, “You…have a boyfriend? How does he

“He’s wonderful!”

made me smile genuinely, “No one has ever treated me this

I’m grateful for a happy childhood with them. But Gregory’s kindness felt

in out of generosity and the need to fill the void of losing their daughter. I was lucky to fill that gap and had

out, protected me, respected me, and genuinely

I’m Jane or Lilliana Myers, I can

eyes misting over and her smile tinged with bitterness,

was at a loss, “Ms. Taylor, what’s

“Jane…”

jewelry box from her bag and showing me the contents, “Is