When Love Breaks by Jack

Chapter 638

“Stop daydreaming.” Mark leaned in, his voice a whisper of certainty, “Even if he makes it to this island, he can’t take you away. I won’t let you two meet, either.”

After his words to me, he turned to Samuel, “Tell him whatever you need to keep him off our backs, doesn’t matter if he’s here or not. I’ll figure out my own place to stay. And don’t worry about food, I’ve got it covered. In a couple days, me and my crew will be out of here.” Samuel, playing his cards close to his chest, only let out a terse, “Whatever.”

My heart sank. No more time to stall.

…

When Gregory got to the shore, he scanned the area, counting heads.

“Release them.”

Samuel hurried over, arms wide for a hug.

Gregory sidestepped, cutting straight to the chase, “Where’s my love?”

Samuel’s gaze clung to Gregory as if trying to read his mind.

Suppressing his anger, Gregory demanded again.

“Relax, they’re fine. I’ve prepared a meal, let’s eat first,” Samuel offered.

A hint of something flashed in Gregory’s eyes before he coldly nodded in agreement.

hide his glee. He had

his gaze casually sweeping their surroundings. Passing a bush, something reflective caught his eye, but he kept quiet, only

that an undeveloped forest over

Gregory was

not developed yet. If you’ve got plans,

the bush another quick glance before moving

in a chef from

Gregory was unimpressed.

was no surprise to

Samuel gestured to a chair

took the seat without

beside him, eagerly serving

barely

was also on

belonged to the Myers family, and Josiah

course, he came looking to reclaim the Myers

Pearl had come too.

Gregory’s

s never the same,

a sanatorium getting novel

the Myers fortune;

she intended to repay

died, Gregory