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.

his glee. He had Gregory right where

tuned out Samuel’s chatter as they walked, his gaze casually sweeping their surroundings. Passing a bush, something reflective caught his eye,

that an undeveloped

thrilled Gregory was initiating

If you’ve got plans,

bush another quick glance before moving

brought in a chef

Gregory was unimpressed.

like that was no

a chair as they entered the dining

seat without

sat beside him, eagerly

companions barely

was also on

the Myers family, and Josiah

came looking to reclaim

Pearl had come too.

Gregory’s

s never the same,

a sanatorium getting novel

Myers fortune; she

she

died, Gregory would surely