Chapter 13
Scarlett held the ultrasound results in her hands with a furrowed brow. “Threatened
miscarriage,” she muttered, handing the sheet to Natalia.
“That darned man, would it kill him to take a break for once?” Natalia’s voice was tinged with bitterness as she lay back on the bed, eyes shut, trying to steady her swirling emotions.
Scarlett paced the room restlessly. “Maybe we should just tell him.”
Natalia opened her eyes after a moment of silence. She contemplated, yes, perhaps it was time to confront Hamilton. If she didn’t, the stress he put her through could very well end this pregnancy prematurely. Even if telling him wouldn’t guarantee the baby’s safety, she couldn’t bring herself to make the tough call alone. It was time to let Hamilton share the burden.
“I’ll think of how to break it to him.”
Scarlett looked at Natalia, concern etched on her face. “You’ve made up your mind?”
Natalia forced a wry smile. “Dragging this out isn’t solving anything.”
Scarlett nodded in agreement. “Better to make the decision and cut ties now. Then you can kick him to the curb and live your life–free and happy!”
The bitterness returned to Natalia’s throat. “I still need to earn money for my mom’s medical bills. Where’s the freedom in that?”
Scarlett clucked her tongue sympathetically. “How’s your mom doing lately? Any better?”
Natalia shook her head. “Same as always.”
They were interrupted by a sudden call.
“Natalia!”
Turning around, Natalia saw Graham, his face swollen beyond recognition, his hands wrapped in thick bandages.
who had me beaten up?” Graham’s voice was a roar
with utter coldness. “If I had wanted you hurt, I’d have had you taken
“You-”
what the hell do you think you’re doing?” Scarlett quickly stepped between them. “Make one more move, and I’m calling
but continued to
this,” he
Chapter 13
at Natalia. “What’s all that
explained the situation with Graham, Scarlett couldn’t help but curse. She looked at Natalia
be what they call a ‘dirtbag magnet“,”
at her. “You find
can I
lesson early on,
Graham beaten up, did
“No.”
“Then who did?”
money to half the
Natalia dialed Hamilton’s number. The phone rang twice before he abruptly hung up. She stared at the screen for a moment before trying again.
Hamilton never picked up.
the time Natalia’s IV drip was finished, it was two in the morning. Scarlett had work the next day, so she took Natalia back to the hospital dormitory
several colleagues were still up, whispering among themselves.
and chattering at this hour?” Scarlett asked.
just came in. Man, you
gaze snapped to Natalia, who seemed unaffected by
tonight. Got into a little scuffle at the airport with some fans. Really, it was nothing, not even a scratch, but you know stars–they make a drama out of a
had
the conversation drifted, Scarlett decided not to pry
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