When Love Breaks by Jack

Mark lowered his head, his breath warm against my skin. In a panic, I covered his mouth with my hand. The next thing I knew, something warm and wet landed in my palm. My stomach churned. “Ugh-“

Mark finally let me go, and I wrapped my arms around the trash can again. But I had nothing left to throw up, just bile, and my throat burned with pain. I wouldn’t dare drink the water here, so I just endured. Gregory would surely send someone to look for me, not to mention my uncle and mom. They’d all be searching. I wouldn’t have to stay here long.

Mark eyed me. “Jane.”

My mind raced for a solution. Then suddenly, he pressed a hand against my stomach, and I tried to back away, but he held me firmly in place.

“Jane, I’m keeping this baby because the doctor said your body can’t handle an abortion, especially not with the medical resources we have on this ship. It’s too risky.”

“So, Jane, don’t provoke me.”

I couldn’t help but tremble, my fingers digging into his wrist until blood seeped out. To my horror, this excited Mark further. I realized just how insane he was.

For the sake of the baby, I had no choice but to comply. “Please, don’t hurt my baby.”

Mark withdrew his hand, disgust crossing his face as he glanced at my stomach. “Once we reach my place, this child won’t be staying.”

Panic seized me. “No, you can’t do that. This is my child!”

his voice. “Want

but I had no other options. “What

he said, his

…

meant Herbert hadn’t finished his part. Dailey and Lucius hadn’t found any trace of Jane yet. Christine was waiting outside Gregory’s hospital room, and Edith was nearby, both

about to get

to calm their

open. She turned, her heart racing at the sight

“You’re awake…”

his sickly appearance, Gregory’s presence was as intimidating as ever. “Where’s

the truth, hoping he could

“Gregory.”

of breath. “Ramona

were controlled. Christine, on the other hand,

“Victor too.”

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