apter 22

Chapter 22

Chris gunned the engine, rage building inside him.

Stephanie shot a quick glance at the luxury mall across the street. She pulled out her phone, and dialed Jennifer.

“The meeting’s pushed back two hours,” she said, her voice tight with purpose.

Jennifer picked up instantly. “Got it.”

After hanging up, Jennifer was off, spreading the words.

Stephanie wasted no time. She stormed into the mall, no hesitation, no second thoughts.

For the next two hours, she treated herself to everything she could find–jewelry, cosmetics, designer bags–anything that screamed expensive.

Meanwhile, Chris was speeding down the road, heading straight to the hospital where Olivia was.

His phone buzzed over and over, each vibration a new purchase notification.

He didn’t even bother looking at the screen, but every time, it was the same–thousands of dollars spent.

He let out a sharp laugh, bitter and scornful. “She said she didn’t need money? Yeah, right.”

It was obvious what was going on. Stephanie had barely gotten her card back and she was already on a full–on shopping

spree.

Chris shook his head, a bitter smile playing at the corners of his mouth. She always acted like she was above it all, but the second money was involved, all that pride went out the window.

Chris shook his head, a bitter smile playing at the corners of his mouth. She always acted like she was above it all, but the second money was involved, all that pride went out the window.

Kevin approached, standing at attention. “Sir.”

his phone, glancing up. “Did you drive her car

Kevin nodded.

but

turned to Kevin, his voice low but firm. “She’s been hunting for a job, reaching out to everyone.

blinked, thrown

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dare ask directly. Instead, he hesitated for a beat before asking, “She still doesn’t want the

Chris like a punch

his jaw. Yeah, it was true. Yesterday, Stephanie had messaged Ella, pulling the plug

Chris grinding his teeth. He scoffed, shaking his head. “She will”

it will take for her to realize she can’t survive on her own.”

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it will take for her to realize she can’t

stepped into Olivia’s room. Catlin stood up when she saw him,

you think Dr. Pierce will be coming back?” Catlin asked, her voice

out a breath. “I’m handling it. Don’t

tone that nothing was

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Stefi’s best friend, right? Do you think

a little

wasn’t just a maybe–it was definitely

pleading look, and for a second, his frustration

and vulnerable in that bed, he knew he couldn’t let Stephanie keep acting like this.

phone buzzed again.

be rare for him to get this many messages in a whole month, but now they just kept

glanced down, hoping for something else, something different–but

What had started as a couple

but wonder what exactly she

hadn’t realized just how materialistic she

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