When Love Breaks by Jack

Chapter 604

On the outskirts of the city, nestled among green fields, stood the Serenity Rehabilitation Center.

The doctors assured that Hanson was not in mortal danger, but his future seemed confined to a bed.

Yet, with rigorous physiotherapy, there was a glimmer of hope for some independence.

Gregory simply checked him into the center, sparing no expense for his care but dismissing the need for rehabilitation.

Hanson found speech difficult now, his words slurred, his face asymmetric. Whenever he opened his mouth, drool would escape.

A caregiver, with a patience saint-like, tied a bib around his neck – reminiscent of those worn by infants.

For Hanson, it was an unparalleled humiliation.

He regretted his past outbursts of temper and pride.

Gregory, observing Hanson’s glare, couldn’t help but smirk.

“You should be grateful for your devoted wife. Without her, I, the so-called ruthless man you despise, wouldn’t let you live comfortably.”

“Always wanted to control me, right? Well, watch closely how I live freely and arrogantly.”

…

Villas, Bella announced she

culinary efforts would be limited to baking, avoiding

turned out, cooking

won’t

turned the kitchen into a bonfire before Zoe stepped in

see Zoe holding a charred pan, the kitchen enveloped in

for me

the grease on her hands, and we couldn’t

admitted, taking the wipe and cleaning

longed for maternal love, pondering if

with my mother, I felt truly

I whispered, “It’s wonderful to have

wonderful to have

as Bella made work calls, Gregory rang me up. “Heard you’re home. Also heard about the near-explosion?” Without guessing, I

bold and biting wit, could infuriate anyone, even landing his own father

say that in front

“I wouldn’t dare.”

just run to

else am I to

your end? Everyone

didn’t pry into my

“Don’t worry, they are. Just take