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?”

I’m at Elmwood Villas, though it’s

like Bella often have to deal with overzealous fans, making it crucial to keep their personal plans under wraps to avoid any extreme incidents.

the

arrive, I tidied up my

downstairs and often pops

kid, he can

picture book back

door to see the elegant Bella. I greeted

“Jane!”

trembled slightly as she lifted two bags brimming with snacks, “Knowing you liked them last time, I

“That’s a lot for one person, but my boyfriend’s nephew will be

little guy, has a sweet

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

“He’s wonderful!”

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

parents were kind to me, and I’m grateful for a happy

the void of losing their daughter. I was lucky to fill that gap and had a happy childhood because of

protected me, respected me, and genuinely loved me, accepting

him, whether I’m Jane or Lilliana Myers, I can be

off her sunglasses, her eyes misting over and her smile tinged with bitterness, “In the

a loss, “Ms. Taylor,

“Jane…”

pulling out a jewelry box from her bag and showing me