When Love Breaks by Jack

Chapter 680

Edith took a sip of her water, letting out a satisfied sigh, “Jane’s just looking out for you, you know.” “It’s a messy kind of care, though.”

Christine nodded, “Go take a seat and relax. I’ve got to wrap up a few things with a client.”

“Sure thing, you do what you gotta do.”

…

I couldn’t shake off my unease about Christine, even zoning out while slicing the birthday cake.

Gregory was there to steady my hand, thankfully.

But my worries proved to be unfounded.

Christine and Dailey were seated worlds apart, with a sea of people and an aisle between them, each engaged in their own conversations.

Just as the cake was being served, Christine stood up suddenly, catching me off guard.

Dailey followed suit, both heading my way.

I frantically reached for Gregory, only to find him gone from my side.

“Chris…”

feared Christine might do something rash. Just as I opened my mouth, she pressed a microphone to my lips, silencing

too, stationed himself by my

I reached to pull Christine’s hand away but stopped when I heard her speak: “Thanks, everyone, for joining us at Jane’s birthday bash and Mira’s hundred-day celebration. It’s a joyous

puzzled me; she was always the life of the party, outgoing, and multi-talented. Her performing wasn’t out of

was

Were they performing together?

act is quite special;

partner is none other than Mr.

Me: “???”

blinked at Christine, mouthing, “What

for you. Take a

I was gently pushed off the

me

still dazed

began

watched intently, half-expecting a brawl to

But it didn’t happen.

act was surprisingly good, mimicking a famous

was all

and Dailey with

prelude

proposal, nothing fancy.

from Mr. Clarkson and me. Let’s welcome the next performer with a

Christine descended