Chapter 42 I Have to Do Something

Just then, Barrett’s phone rang. He grabbed it quickly, his hand trembling slightly. Before leaving, he’d sent a message to Arthur, saying he’d uncovered a huge secret.

Barrett’s eyes flickered as he answered the call. “Hey, Arthur.”

“What’s up?” Arthur’s voice was low and

cold, just like always.

Barrett laughed lightly. “Nothing, just wondering where you are. How about grabbing a drink?”

Arthur’s tone grew sharper. “Sarah was in a car accident. I’m at the hospital.”

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Barrett immediately stiffened. “How bad is she? Is she okay?”

Arthur’s voice remained even but with a touch of exhaustion. “She fractured her leg. If you’re free, you can come by.”

They’d been friends for years, so this wasn’t out of the ordinary.

“Alright, I’m on my way.” Barrett hung up quickly, keeping the secret to himself.

But he couldn’t help but wonder why Charlotte didn’t tell Arthur she was Ms. Aroma.

for Sarah and sighed. Barrett thought,

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the private room, Charlotte was tipsy, her cheeks flushed, and her throat sore from talking, but no more

frustration, numbness, and the heartache of loving someone who

couldn’t

wanted to confront him

Calm down. Wait until I divorce him,

flicked Charlotte lightly on the forehead. “What’s wrong with you?

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then

money.”

half–drunk, nodded slowly. “Hmm, that’s

onto the pillow, and she was asleep

Diana helped her to the bed in the inner room, tucking her in

made it clear that no one was allowed to disturb

clenched. “She’s been through so

going to

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“Just a little sabotage. I need

frowned. “Be careful. Arthur is

worry.

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next few days, Charlotte stayed at home, consumed by

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