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.”

…

Bella announced she would

surprised. Imagining a celebrity of her stature, I thought her culinary efforts would be limited to baking, avoiding the mess of cooking oils. Yet, my judgment might have been

out,

won’t do

almost turned the kitchen into a bonfire before Zoe

see Zoe holding a charred pan, the

gesturing for me

on her

ahead of myself,” Bella admitted, taking the wipe and cleaning herself off.

love, pondering if my existence somehow led to my parents’

now, reunited with my mother, I felt

Bella, I whispered, “It’s

“And it’s wonderful to have you

me up. “Heard you’re home. Also heard

wit, could infuriate anyone, even landing his own father in the hospital. Yet, he

you dare say that in front

“I wouldn’t dare.”

scoffed, “Yeah, you just run to my mom

am I

deflected, “How’s everything on your end? Everyone at

didn’t pry into my change

they are.