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…”

I opened my mouth, she

himself by

for joining us at Jane’s birthday bash and

that puzzled me; she was always the life of the

why was Dailey up

Were they performing together?

is quite special;

none other than

Me: “???”

at Christine, mouthing,

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

gently pushed off

pulled me

I was still dazed and confused, something

began

watched intently, half-expecting a brawl to

But it didn’t happen.

act was surprisingly good, mimicking a famous comedy show, though they hadn’t rehearsed

all impromptu –

her punchlines and

prelude

proposal, nothing fancy.

and me. Let’s welcome the next performer with a big round of

Christine descended the