When Love Breaks by Jack

Chapter 618

Christine was in the throes of a vibrant dance floor, lost in the beats and lights, when her wristwatch buzzed with an incoming call. As she reached to check it, an unseen force whisked her away from the dance and into the privacy of a lounge.

Stumbling through the doorway, she regained her footing only to lock eyes with a face both familiar and icily distant.

Before she could utter a word, her wristwatch vibrated once more. It was Jane on the line. “Have you been able to reach Dailey? I can’t seem to get a hold of Gregory.”

What a coincidence, Dailey was right there in front of her.

Christine extended her watch towards him. “Hear that, Mr. Clarkson?”

Dailey, catching the urgency, immediately dialed out on his phone.

still on the line with Jane, asked, “Did you try

“No luck there.”

back? A guy like Gregory? He’s more likely to be the bully than the bullied. Pregnancy can make you overthink, Jane. Let’s focus on the positives, alright?” Mid-conversation, Christine’s high heels betrayed her on the plush carpet, sending her tumbling towards Dailey. He caught her with reflexes sharp as his gaze, steadying her with a look that

been a situation with Gregory. Can’t get through to Jane right now. Just pacify her, tell

about Gregory’s situation only

again. Christine reassured her, “Dailey got through to them Gregory’s just tied up, but he’ll call you back

Christine’s words, Jane’s worry was palpable, “Is it something

check in with Dailey again if we don’t hear back soon. Just stay

wait, her concern only slightly eased by her

settled on a couch, eyeing his shattered phone with a cold detachment that matched the

having secured the

over his

wife’s

or she won’t