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

was unsatisfying, so we picked up some pastries on the

pastry Gregory offered, asking,

aftermath with Dailey,”

I need

could continue, he guessed, “Advise Christine not to put all her eggs

win that bet

laughing, “How can I ever keep anything from

“What?” I asked.

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

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

call

did hurt Christine, and she’s decided

be thrilled, your bet looks like a

an eyebrow, a smile playing on his lips,

Shameless!

weekend, Gregory and I

was already waiting at the door with apple

look much better

“Indeed, love is the

returned,

“Ramona…”

was embarrassed, as if I couldn’t live without

seemed somewhat

Dr. Brown’s medicine. His expertise

bubble, “As long

handed me the pie, “Just seeing you eases

“Alright.”

knew Ramona was aware of

also put me at

exchanging a few more

saw Lucius, whom we

everything’s been taken

at me,

a cold look, “What, you forgot how

“Uh, Mr. Clarkson, well, got a

Gregory immediately understood, “Serious?”

risk my anger, or to be honest and face

he’s hospitalized. Maybe

drew out his response

observed their performance

piece,