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,

my shoulder a reassuring squeeze, signaling her intent to

on at the office?” I

I can’t handle. Don’t you

if I needed anything before she moved off

that could possibly Comfort you. So, I won’t bother repeating them. But I did get you a lucky charm, hoping it keeps troubles away from

attempted a smile, but my eyes betrayed the emptiness

here for you, no matter what. Don’t pressure yourself. Sometimes,

the ER by Dr. Andrews, looking worse for wear

the

on

a comforting

he assured me, then shared wisdom only

choices.