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…”

as I opened my mouth, she

himself by

away but stopped when I heard her speak: “Thanks, everyone, for joining us at Jane’s birthday bash and Mira’s

she was always the

was Dailey

Were they performing together?

act is quite special; it’s a

none other

Me: “???”

at Christine, mouthing, “What

“This one’s especially for

gently pushed off the stage by

me to

I was still dazed and confused, something

began

half-expecting a brawl to break

But it didn’t happen.

surprisingly good, mimicking a famous comedy show, though they

all impromptu

punchlines and

prelude

proposal, nothing fancy.

me. Let’s welcome the

Christine descended