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…”

rash. Just as I opened my mouth, she pressed a microphone to my lips,

himself

I heard her speak: “Thanks, everyone, for joining us at Jane’s birthday bash

that puzzled me; she was always the life of the party,

was

Were they performing together?

act is quite special;

is none other than

Me: “???”

at Christine, mouthing, “What are you

grinned, “This one’s especially for you. Take a seat

gently pushed off

me to

dazed and confused, something felt

began their

half-expecting a brawl to break

But it didn’t happen.

mimicking a famous comedy show, though

was all impromptu

her punchlines and Dailey with

prelude

proposal, nothing fancy.

and me. Let’s welcome the next performer with

descended