When Love Breaks by Jack

Chapter 679

Not far from the bustling crowd, there was Dailey… and, as rumors had it, his first love.

I frowned slightly, “Edith, can you go keep Christine company for a bit? I’ve got something to handle over here…” Edith gave me a thumbs up and made her way to Christine, cleverly blocking her line of sight to the unfolding drama. I quickly sought out Gregory.

Gregory had already spotted the situation and was moving towards Dailey.

“Look who decided to crash the party,” he said with a sarcastic tone, “On such a joyous occasion for our family, no less.” Before Dailey could respond, Clarence chimed in, “Hey, it’s not like that. It’s not like there are any of Dailey’s exes here.” Dailey shot him a glare, “Shut it.”

Clarence looked genuinely hurt, “I was speaking up for you.”

Dailey ignored him, his gaze attempting to find Christine beyond Gregory.

Gregory sidestepped, effectively blocking his view.

Dailey knew what Gregory meant by ‘joyous occasion’ – it wasn’t just a birthday or a milestone celebration, but also a proposal.

“I’m not here to cause trouble,” Dailey finally said.

and I’ve brought a gift,” he added, handing over an envelope to me, “Happy Birthday, and congratulations, Mrs. Ford.” I offered a polite smile

envelope, weighing it in

hair cascading down her back, contrasting her simple white dress. She was the epitome of elegance. “Not as stunning as Christine’s vibrant beauty, but captivating in her own right,” I thought. If Dailey was into Nelly, Christine

as your best friend, couldn’t possibly be as modest in his gifting as I,” Nelly

envelope was indeed

nodded, “Find a seat. I’ve got other guests to attend

I said, letting

I

shrugged, “I had no idea.

helped us, but this…

his help. That’s on me. You decide

keep an eye on Christine. Just make sure Dailey doesn’t stir up trouble.” Gregory patted

“What are you guys talking

him off, “Can’t you see

but to

whispered to Gregory, “Aren’t you going to fill him

towards where Dailey and Nelly had

confessions made. Christine was

not to say anything; less trouble that way,”