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.

feelings for Sarah and sighed. Barrett thought,

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Charlotte was tipsy, her cheeks flushed, and her throat sore

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

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

wanted to confront him

“Don’t… Calm down. Wait until I divorce him, then you can do whatever

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

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then you inherit

money.”

nodded slowly. “Hmm, that’s

and

helped her to the bed in

that no one was allowed to disturb

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

eyebrow. “You’re really going to

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small, mischievous smile. “Just a little sabotage. I need to make him

careful.

“Don’t worry. I’ll keep

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few days, Charlotte stayed at home, consumed

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