The Perfect Wife's Perfect Revenge

Chapter 651

Chapter 651

Chapter 651

By the time Hawthorne stepped out of Yvette's grandfather's house, the city lights were already blinking awake. Passing a cozy bakery, he picked up Gwyneth's favorite pastries, planning to bring them home for her to enjoy.

Halfway back, his phone rang. Hawthorne glanced at the caller ID, and a visible shiver rippled through him.

Hans, watching from the rearview mirror, caught the change in Hawthorne's demeanor. After a moment's hesitation, Hawthorne answered.

"Hello"

His voice, low and mellow, sounded just as it had years ago. Some things didn't change.

The woman's voice on the other end, though, seemed softer than ever, honeyed and sweet.

"Hawthorne, my flight just landed. Can you come pick me up?"

so tightly his knuckles turned white. The line stayed silent, the woman waiting-long enough to think the call had

told Hans to pull over, then handed him the pastry box. "Take these to Mrs. Everhart.

hadn't said a word more, he could guess who Mr.

"Yes, sir."

watched as Hawthorne got out and flagged down a cab, heading off

a strange and unshakable sense of guilt welling

wheeled her suitcase through

you'd come for me, Hawthorne,"

kiss him, but Hawthorne turned his head, letting her lips brush empty air.

ticket? Why didn't you let me know ahead

took her suitcase-her luggage looked laughably light in his

slipped her arm through his, the gesture so natural and practiced it

but she could sense the stiffness in his

Aren't

teased.

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