When Love Breaks by Jack

Chapter 686

“Much appreciated.”

We came to a halt in front of the elevator.

I felt a gaze upon us.

Glancing over, I saw Dailey standing next to me.

Silence fell for a moment, but given he wasn’t a stranger, I felt compelled to break it.

“Headed downstairs, Mr. Clarkson?”

Dailey’s eyes briefly swept over Christine before he responded, “Yeah, wrapping up. Off to the parking garage.”

Got it, he was leaving.

I mentioned, “We’re also headed to the parking garage. Might as well share the ride.”

No sooner had I finished than Merritt suddenly piped up, “Chris, my back’s suddenly itchy. Can you scratch it for me? My hands are full.”

A simple request, and Christine was quick to help out.

“Chris, it won’t work through the coat.”

Merritt’s voice, laden with a hint of whine and those puppy-dog eyes, really did make him seem like a big, playful pup.

Impossible not to feel a bit soft-hearted.

one for younger guys,

Christine seemed to be enjoying

reached right into

chuckled, “A

seem like he was trying to rile

know about Dailey and Christine’s

ex with someone new. Maybe it was just that male territorial instinct

Ding-

elevator doors

Chris, let’s head in,”

arm to hold the elevator doors, ushering Christine and then me inside, offering a protective gesture. After

us were inside, Dailey

elevator doors began to close, I wondered if Dailey would opt not to

nearly shut, he suddenly

a heart-stopping

a calm demeanor and pressed for

filled with an almost tangible

and

stood in one corner, clearly distancing themselves from Dailey. Dailey positioned himself near the elevator controls, back

him, I sneakily snapped a photo and texted Gregory “SOS,

a love triangle

he texted

“Potential love interest, but it’s still up in the

it, the backup

knows his

explained, “He’s working on a movie set with Mr. Shaw.

intelon Mr. Shaw’s you