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.

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

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her cheeks flushed, and her throat sore from talking, but no

spilled everything: five years of frustration, numbness, and the heartache

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

she almost wanted to confront

her with a hand. “Don’t… Calm down. Wait until I divorce him, then you

the forehead. “What’s wrong with you? I

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and then you

money.”

slowly. “Hmm,

the pillow, and she was asleep in

bed

it clear that no one was allowed

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

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little sabotage. I need to

frowned. “Be careful. Arthur is

worry. I’ll keep

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Charlotte stayed at home, consumed by perfecting her

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