When Love Breaks by Jack

“Greg!”

Gregory hurriedly responded, “I’m here.”

I was both angry and heartbroken.

He smiled at me, even though beads of sweat had formed on the tip of his nose.

When Dr. Andrews was treating his wound, I saw him wince.

He was trying to bear it, but some reactions are just involuntary.

I turned away, unable to bear watching him in pain and admittedly, a bit upset.

Gregory signaled Dr. Andrews to hurry up.

Once Dr. Andrews had skillfully finished up, he left Gregory and me alone in the room.

Gregory grabbed my hand, but I pulled away, only to hear him hiss in pain. I immediately turned back, “You okay?”

“Never better.”

Gregory wrapped his arms around my waist, pulling me into a hug.

I was about to protest when I heard his hoarse voice, “Jane, it hurts.”

I froze, knowing all too well this was one of his schemes.

“Serves you right.”

“Yeah.” Gregory played along, “I deserve it.”

“Then stop being mad, and take care of me, okay?”

“I’m so pitiful.”

Fine.

Seeing I didn’t respond, Gregory nuzzled into my neck, like a big dog seeking its owner’s comfort.

It wasn’t anger I felt, but deep concern.

Now, how could I resist him? I looked up at him, “No more next times.”

“Deal, I promise.”

headed

picked up some pastries on

pistachio pastry Gregory

aftermath with Dailey,” Gregory

something I need

continue, he guessed, “Advise Christine not to put all

you just want to win

me closer, laughing, “How can I ever keep anything from you? But, I’ve been

“What?” I asked.

Christine, you’d defend her. Why didn’t you say anything this time when Dailey crossed

Christine to move abroad. I didn’t want that either. You getting hurt shows

call for

and she’s decided

must be thrilled, your bet looks

an eyebrow, a smile playing on his lips,

Shameless!

the weekend, Gregory and I visited the Myers

already waiting at the door with

look much better

“Indeed, love is the best

you returned, she

“Ramona…”

if I couldn’t live without

seemed somewhat

Dr. Brown’s medicine. His expertise is

burst my bubble, “As long as you’re well, that’s all that

pie, “Just seeing you eases my mind,

“Alright.”

Ramona was aware of my reluctance to see

her well also put

a few more words, Gregory and

returning to Elmwood Villas, we saw

everything’s been

glanced at me,

a cold look, “What, you forgot how to speak English after a

his words, “Uh, Mr. Clarkson, well, got a

Gregory immediately understood, “Serious?”

on Gregory’s behalf and risk my anger, or to be

serious, but he’s hospitalized. Maybe

drew out his response

their

Lucius said his piece,