When Love Breaks by Jack

Chapter 620

In a bustling Hollywood scene where favors were as common as morning coffee, two veteran actors agreed to join my mom’s latest project, purely out of respect for her.

The project’s kickoff was an event no one wanted to miss, especially not my mom.

“Gregory mentioned he’d be back by Thanksgiving, right?” My mom asked, uncertainty clouding her voice.

I wasn’t sure myself, but I nodded anyway, hoping to ease her worries.

As she slipped on her shoes, she added, “Why don’t you have Chris come over for a chat? Don’t just mope around the house. You know, all your troubles have packed up and left.”

“Sure, anything you say,” I agreed, just to see her off with a peace of mind.

Left alone in the sprawling house, I found no joy in exploring. Instead, I huddled over the coffee table, sketching away my frustrations.

But my mind was a mess, and satisfaction eluded me in every drawing.

Gregory had promised to call once he was free, but the phone remained silent.

I hesitated to disturb his rest, pondering how couples in long-distance relationships ever managed to survive the constant agony.

“Jane!”

her presence as warm as the summer sun, waving a bag of pastries

treats. Come on, a little sugar might cheer

did you

on the balcony last night, looking all lonely. Then she called me up, worried. She had to rush off to set this morning but asked me to come keep

had noticed my foul mood over breakfast but I brushed it off, blaming it

Christine asked, a hint of

and he just walked away. Now he’s ignoring

Gregory hasn’t called

“He did.”

heart was still

with a deal, but

moment, then said, “Abroad isn’t as safe as here, but it’s not like the

too much. Maybe

е

business partners waiting. Abroad, he can’t expect everyone to work around his schedule like they

pastries closer, trying to lighten the mood. “He said he’d be back by Thanksgiving. Hold

else could I say? I forced a smile, “I couldn’t send

eyes twinkled with mischief, “What if I wasn’t going

I was perplexed.