When Love Breaks by Jack

Ramona chuckled softly, “Understood, sweetheart.”

“As long as you know,” I replied with a smile.

Then I turned to Gregory, “Let’s head home. We should drop Chris off first.”

To my surprise, Christine waved her hands dismissively, “Oh, don’t bother about me. I’ve got nothing pressing. I’ll stay here at the hospital with Ramona. Better that than having you, a pregnant lady, worrying al night long, unable to eat or sleep properly. Wouldn’t want that affecting my goddaughter’s growth now, would we?”

I couldn’t help but laugh. “Is it really that serious?”

“If I say it is, then it is.”

Christine ushered me out of the room, “It’s getting late. Go home, take a nice shower, and get some good sleep. And remember to bring me my favorite lobster bisque for lunch tomorrow!”

“Alright, lobster bisque it is,” I promised, touched by her thoughtfulness, “Thank you, Chris.”

I knew her request for lunch was just her way of giving me some peace of mind.

Christine feigned annoyance, “What’s with this formal thank you? Have you become all estranged now that you’ve got a man?”

denied, “Of course

teased, “Well, if that’s the case, why don’t you and your man

wish is my command. Disappearing immediately!” I said,

back to Elmwood Villas,

hands, I grabbed my bathrobe and headed

and turned off the

at Gregory in shock, “What are you

began unbuttoning his shirt, his gaze undressing me

hint of desire, “Didn’t you say you were going to help me with

when did I say that?” I was

Then it hit me.

can help you bathe, but… can you really sleep

onto that

That cunning man!

expression change, Gregory raised an eyebrow,

“I…”

regained my composure, I noticed he had already stripped down, revealing his muscular physique. My

you stripping

tone, stepping closer and leaning

mirror, I could see my face flushing