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.

and sighed. Barrett

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

years of frustration, numbness, and the heartache of loving someone who never

was practically in tears herself. She couldn’t believe Arthur treated

she almost wanted to confront

down. Wait until I divorce him,

forehead. “What’s wrong with you?

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then

money.”

half–drunk, nodded slowly. “Hmm,

and she was asleep in

helped her to the bed in the inner

it clear that no one was

go,” Evie said, her fists clenched. “She’s been through so much. I have to do

an eyebrow. “You’re really going to go up

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

“Be careful. Arthur is

nodded, grinning. “Don’t worry. I’ll

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at home,

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