When Love Breaks by jack novel Chapter 104

Chapter 104

Although we hardly stayed there, the housekeeper kept the place spotless, with no dust in sight. Even the bed linens were changed every three days, fresh and crisp.

Above the headboard hung a wedding photo, a vintage masterpiece crafted by a top-notch editor, seamless and perfect.

It wasn’t until Bryant sat on the bed that I tried to pull my wrist away. He tightened his grip, furrowing his brows. “We’re not officially divorced yet, and you can’t even help me with a little first aid?”

“I’ll grab the first aid kit. What else am I supposed to use?” Feeling defeated, I had no choice but to comply.

Only then did Bryant let go of me. “Go ahead.”

I rummaged through the drawer for the first aid kit, took out the antiseptic and ointment, and stood before him.

The gash on his forehead was ghastly. I slightly bowed my head, one hand supporting the back of his head, the other gently cleaning away the blood.

Timothy had given it to Bryant. As soon as I wiped away the blood, more seeped out.

It looked so painful. “Does it hurt?” I asked.

“It hurts. A lot.” Bryant looked up at me, his eyes shimmering.

My heart softened, and as I blew on the wound while disinfecting it, he said contentedly, “That’s better, thanks, babe.”

I reminded him, “We’re getting divorced.”

“It’s just habit.” His eyes dropped slightly, shadowed by his long lashes, giving him an

unexpectedly harmless vib

I felt a pang in my heart. “It’s okay. We’ll get used to a new normal.”

He would eventually get used to it.