When Love Breaks by Jack

Chapter 656

The ER entrance was crowded with worried faces, but one stood out the most.

“Auntie!” Ike ran up and clung to my legs, his eyes wide with concern. “I saw the bad guys take you. I was so scared.”

“But Uncle Jake was awesome! He saved you, but he got hurt.”

His voice trembled, revealing a vulnerability I hadn’t anticipated. It hit me then, the gravity of the situation and the role I played in it.

“You should be in bed, kiddo,” I tried to lighten the mood.

Edith, always the voice of reason, explained on his behalf, “He tried, but he was too worried about you. He woke up and insisted on coming here.”

hair affectionately, “You’re such a brave

squeeze, signaling her intent to step away. “I’ll make a few

on at the office?” I

it off, “Nothing I can’t

if I needed anything before she moved off to

somber tone, I guess everyone’s already said everything that could possibly Comfort you. So, I won’t bother repeating

eyes betrayed the

“We’re here for you, no matter what. Don’t pressure yourself. Sometimes, things are beyond our

dawn broke, Gregory was finally wheeled out of the ER by Dr. Andrews, looking worse for

the

on

a comforting reminder

of life. “Gregory’s a tough one,” he assured me, then shared wisdom only a life well-lived could impart about facing adversity

choices.