When Love Breaks by Jack

Chapter 693

Christine wasn’t one to beat around the bush. She believed in being forthright.

“If you can’t handle the game, best not play,” she thought, not wanting any future misunderstandings.

Yet she didn’t speak her mind. Instead, she suggested, “There’s this indie cinema nearby. Let’s check it out.”

Merritt trailed behind Christine as they crossed the street, his eyes downturned, “Sorry, Chris. I just wanted to bring you some snacks, didn’t mean to intrude.”

“If I’ve taken up your time, I’ll make it up to you,” he offered.

Christine laughed, feeling the evening’s chill. She had thrown on a casual jacket and pulled it closer, asking, “And how would you do that?”

“…”

Merritt moved closer, “Whatever you want, I’m here for it.”

Christine looped her arm through his, “Next time, just call before doing these surprise visits.”

Merritt suppressed his joy, looking a bit hurt, “I thought you’d find it bothersome, that’s why I didn’t call. If you don’t like it, I won’t do it again. Just don’t hate me, please.” Christine knew his words were more about tactics than feelings.

she loved hearing

were intoxicating,

of some

was genuine or not didn’t matter. She had no interest in

a call next

“Your

happy, that’s all that matters

to keep you smiling, to ensure you never shed

…

Dailey detested hospital stays.

a bit better after some IV fluids, he insisted on going home. Clarence couldn’t stop him, so he called Nelly

how did you get so sick?” she asked, her voice quivering, tears welling up but not falling, “It’s my

at a tear that threatened to fall, gently blowing on the cotton ball still on his arm from

a nurse

pulled his arm away, his voice soft and slightly hoarse from illness, “It’s

“Make sure she gets home

leave the hospital yet. You still have a fever. If you

able to sleep

be fine. I have medication at home.