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.

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tipsy, her cheeks flushed, and her

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

She couldn’t believe

she almost wanted to confront him

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

the forehead.

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out now, and then you

money.”

half–drunk, nodded slowly.

fell onto the pillow, and she

Diana helped her to the bed in the inner room,

no one was allowed

just let this go,” Evie said, her fists clenched. “She’s been through so much. I have

eyebrow. “You’re really going to go

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smile. “Just a little sabotage. I need

frowned. “Be careful.

worry. I’ll keep

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Charlotte stayed at

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