Karen wasn't one for wild theories, but if a guy had been admitted to the hospital, there was no way Jeffrey would've kept it a secret from her.

Typically, Jeffrey was the kind who'd give her a play-by-play of his day, down to his bathroom breaks. But today, he'd darted off to the hospital without a peep. Heck, just earlier, she couldn't reach him at all. S~ᴇaʀᴄh the FindNʘᴠᴇl.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

That could only mean one thing: he was there with a woman.

A woman? Her brows knit together in sudden concern. "It's not your ex, is it?" "No! It's not her." Jeffrey blurted out so fast it was as if he didn't even pause to think. Worried he might spill more beans, he quickly added, "I'll be back at the office soon. I'll explain everything when I get home tonight, promise. Gotta run, sweetheart.” "But, you—" Before Karen could finish, the call ended, leaving her staring at her phone, a mixture of annoyance and confusion stirring within.

breaking her reverie. "Karen, what are you zoning out for? Come on, we need your help with your brother.” "On my way." Jeffrey caught a glimpse

slender and pale, sleeping peacefully

dare look too long—just one glance and he

her eyes red and puffy from crying, her breaths

does her treatment cost?" Jeffrey asked, his voice

pulled out a card and handed it to her. "There should be over five million on this. Use it for her treatment; I'll cover the cost."

need to leave. Karen suspects I'm at the hospital. I have to get back." He turned to go, but Paige caught his arm. "Jeffrey, have you no heart? Your daughter is fighting for her life, and you're just going to leave?" "I said I'd pay for the treatment; what more do you want?" "At least stay with her through this tough time," Paige retorted, uncharacteristically firm. "You showing up today proves you care about your child, even if just a little. So why do you rush back when that woman calls? Is she more important than your own daughter?" "We

he would've never gotten entangled with her, not

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