Marrying A Secret Zillionaire Happy Ever After (Linsey)

Chapter 1149:

“I will. Talk soon.”

As soon as the call ended, Linsey didn’t hesitate. She immediately dialed Jeffery’s number.

The dial tone rang again and again, each second amplifying the weight in her chest. “Come on… pick up,” she whispered under her breath, trying to steady the unease rising like a tide in her heart.

A series of rings passed before the call finally connected.

Relief washed over Linsey as Jeffery’s voice came through the phone. “Linsey? Is that really you? Did you mean to call me? I don’t think you’ve ever dialed my number before.”

With no time for small talk, Linsey cut straight to the point. “Where are you right now? And is Alicia with you?”

Jeffery’s casual reply came easily. “Yeah, she’s here with me. Want to talk to her?” He chuckled softly. “You know, it always amazes me how quickly you two became friends. Is it always this simple for women to connect?”

Determined to stay focused, she repeated

for the prenatal checkup ahead. “We’re at the

surgical mask approached, balancing a tray in her hands. Her voice

aside. “Sorry about that,”

through Linsey’s words, slicing into the conversation. “Who just

“Joanne? What

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moment, the nurse quietly pushed open the examination room

of anxiety gripped Jeffery. Something about Linsey’s tone had set him

need to get to Alicia right now. Don’t ask questions—just trust me. Joanne could be up to

a terrified scream tore

in the background, and Jeffery’s voice, filled with

Linsey knew something had gone terribly

for the