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…”

Christine might do something rash. Just as I opened my mouth,

too, stationed himself

everyone, for joining us at Jane’s birthday bash and Mira’s hundred-day celebration. It’s a joyous

fact that Christine was performing that puzzled me; she was always the life

why was

Were they performing together?

special; it’s a comedy

partner is none

Me: “???”

at Christine, mouthing, “What are you

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

just like that, I was gently pushed off the stage

me to

was still dazed and confused,

began their

half-expecting a

But it didn’t happen.

a famous comedy show, though they

all

and Dailey

prelude

proposal, nothing fancy.

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

Christine descended the