All Chapters of The Heartbreaker (Completed): Chapter 61 - Chapter 64

I look down in shame and nod. "I've been asking myself that over and over again in the last few days, but I can't find the answer," I mumble softly. “I was so scared you would break my heart, but actually I already did it myself by pushing you away from me. And I'm so sorry that I hurt you too. That I broke what we had together ... ”I wipe the tears from my cheeks with both hands. “I'm so sorry, Jake. I'll make it up somehow. If you ... if you give us another chance. I totally understand that you cannot forgive me immediately, but ... "   The words get stuck in my throat as he releases his rigid posture and approaches me, bridging the distance and stopping right in front of me. My eyes soak up every inch of his beloved as I slide my gaze up to his face, and my heart skips hard as he puts his hands to my face and wipes away the next gush of tears with his thumbs."But?" He asked.I can no longer think clearly because he is so close to

This smile. It's still so familiar to me, even if I haven't seen it in a very long time. When I was little, it comforted me from grief, warmed me, and made me believe that everything would be fine because my mom always told me after something bad happened. Only later did I understand that she was smiling to cover up her own worries and the hopelessness. Your smile now doesn't seem fake, it's warm and inviting - and it comes from the heart.Before I can think any further about what I'm doing here, my legs have already started moving and bridging the gap between my mother and me. As soon as I stand in front of her, I only register briefly how good she looks - not at all exhausted, tired or sick. The next moment she pulls me into her arms and presses me tightly against her slim body."Hello, darling," she whispers next to my ear as I cling to her and let my tears flow.Her smell, her warmth - I missed all of it so much, even if I always made it up to myself that I