Chapter: 44

“Book a ticket to New York for me.” There were a few things he had to do anyway. One, he wanted to pay his grandfather a visit. And two, he preferred to talk with his wife about their divorce in person. ‘It was better not to delay either of those matters, ‘ he thought to himself.

“Yes, Carlos.”

Initially, Debbie had planned to have some fun in New York before flying back home. But later on, she had received a message from Gail out of the blue. It was regarding Lucinda; she had gotten into an accident.

As soon as she read it, she called Sebastian to check on her aunt’s situation. Her uncle did not sound too distressed.

“It’s not that bad,” he said in a comforting voice. But despite Sebastian’s reassurance, she was still worried. After the phone call, she quickly packed her things and went to the airport.

The moment she got on the homeward bound plane, Carlos’ plane just landed in New York. But due to a curious twist of fate, they missed their chances of having their first meeting as a married couple, ironically to discuss their divorce.

with an important client had been scheduled at Orchid

fell. A Bentley

they were stuck in a traffic jam that extended all the way to the intersection. The car wasn’t going anywhere anytime soon. Carlos rolled

a drag on the cigarette to elevate his

car was not moving, Carlos saw a bunch of people fighting in a lane. Seven men had cornered a woman against a wall. Something about the

he saw who the woman was, Carlos coughed out a mouthful of smoke

the seven men raised a hand, the young lady deftly kicked him who was going

him. He fidgeted in his spot and his eyes wandered around in the streets as well. His eyes widened when he saw

voice, he exclaimed, “Carlos! Isn’t that…”

I mean, Debbie?” Once Emmett was certain that it was indeed Debbie, he could not believe his eyes. The woman was fighting alone against one, two, three… seven men. Debbie was in a

Lady was. Even from afar, he had quickly recognized that it was Debbie in

out

car,” Carlos began, “don’t bother getting

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