When Love Breaks by Jack

Christine took a long breath before she finally came to terms with the news, “You know what I say, it’s all about the silver lining. You’ve had your share of tough times, and now even the universe seems to be making it up to you.”

“Fingers crossed!”

I let out a sigh, “Dr. Thompson’s assistant also texted me, Grandma’s recovering faster than we expected. She might be ready to leave the hospital in a couple of days.”

“Isn’t that great? Why do you sound so unenthusiastic?”

“It’s just… too much good news all at once.”

I cracked a smile. “Makes me worry if it’s too good to be true.”

I suppose I’ve never been the optimist.

Growing up, I was used to not having much. Now that things are looking up, I can’t help but feel anxious about it.

Christine, on the other hand, has always had a better outlook than me. She poked my forehead, “No use worrying about things that haven’t happened yet.” “You’re right.”

I nodded, agreeing that I should adjust my attitude. But the unease in my heart didn’t fade away.

Luckily, Ivy came to pick me up not long after, successfully distracting me.

Christine was about to make me over when Ivy laughed, “It’s still early, no need to fuss. Your mom arranged for a stylist to come to Cloud Villas this afternoon to get you ready.” I was startled, “That sounds… really unnecessary.”

Ivy chuckled. “Besides, this is just a regular day for your mom. So, you

I just

we left, Ivy, knowing Christine was my best friend, invited her to Cloud Villas as well, to join the dinner

declined.

was just being shy, “Why?

my best friend’s most important moments, I wouldn’t miss it

realization struck me, “You’re planning to

another prominent name in Maplewood, and Derek Richards would definitely be on the guest

the question, pushing me out the door, “Stop dawdling,

way to Cloud Villas, I noticed my last message to Gregory was still from last night. I couldn’t resist texting

No reply.

I was about to call him when a news

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the patent, holder, demanding an immediate halt. This chip was a major

was too coincidental, hitting right as Gregory returned to the

and I stopped myself from calling, not wanting

to focus on resolving

Villas, Bella noticed my distraction,

my hands. “Mom…

finding his footing at Johnson Enterprises, and

you tried calling

“No…”