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.

remembered Arthur’s feelings for Sarah and sighed. Barrett thought, “It is not my problem

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flushed, and her throat sore from talking, but

five years of frustration, numbness, and the heartache of

tears herself. She couldn’t believe Arthur treated Charlotte like a stand–in for

almost wanted to confront

stopped her with a hand. “Don’t… Calm down. Wait until I

on the forehead.

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now, and then you

money.”

slowly. “Hmm,

pillow, and she was

bed in the

it clear that no one was allowed to disturb

Evie said, her fists clenched. “She’s been through so much.

“You’re really going to go up against Arthur?

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mischievous smile. “Just a little sabotage. I need to make him regret it. Otherwise,

careful. Arthur is

“Don’t worry.

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at home, consumed by perfecting her

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