Karen wasn't one for wild theories, but if a guy had been admitted to the hospital, there was no way Jeffrey would've kept it a secret from her.

Typically, Jeffrey was the kind who'd give her a play-by-play of his day, down to his bathroom breaks. But today, he'd darted off to the hospital without a peep. Heck, just earlier, she couldn't reach him at all.

That could only mean one thing: he was there with a woman.

A woman? Her brows knit together in sudden concern. "It's not your ex, is it?" "No! It's not her." Jeffrey blurted out so fast it was as if he didn't even pause to think. Worried he might spill more beans, he quickly added, "I'll be back at the office soon. I'll explain everything when I get home tonight, promise. Gotta run, sweetheart.” "But, you—" Before Karen could finish, the call ended, leaving her staring at her phone, a mixture of annoyance and confusion stirring within.

breaking her reverie. "Karen, what are you zoning out for? Come on, we need your help with your brother.” "On my way." Jeffrey caught a glimpse of the

over a year old, slender and

too long—just one glance and he stepped

her eyes red and puffy from crying, her breaths

does her treatment cost?" Jeffrey asked, his voice

paused, then pulled out a card and handed it to her. "There should be over five million on this. Use it for her treatment; I'll cover the cost." Paige was stunned, a flicker of surprise in her eyes

just a little. So why do you rush back when that woman calls? Is she more

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