Jeffrey hadn't set foot in the hospital, so he had no idea if the child was dead or alive. He also didn’t know if Paige had tried to call again because his phone lay in pieces.

The grand living room of his villa was a disaster zone - shattered vases and trinkets littered the floor, mingling with splatters of blood. It was a scene straight out of a horror flick.

When Huxley and Paloma arrived, they were greeted by this chaos.

Karen couldn't find Jeffrey the night before and hadn't called them but had shot them a text instead, thinking they'd call back if they saw it upon waking.

But when Paloma tried returning the call in the morning, Karen didn't pick up.

Sensing something was amiss, Paloma quickly grabbed her husband, and they rushed to check on their son.

Turner, call the doctor, now! Jeffrey's hand is still bleeding, and it looks serious!" Huxley, usually the

pulled his hand away, acting

blood, barely clotted, began to seep out

Karen, especially since Karen was nowhere to be seen. It must have been a fight, but this was beyond any normal quarrel. "Tell me what happened. Why didn't you come home last night? Karen's message said she was worried sick about you." "l didn't know she'd be out all night looking for me..." "So, she

of relief when he said, "Karen broke up with me." Paloma was at a loss

and everything will be fine. She just lashed out, that's all.” Jeffrey offered a pained smile and, using his

She's right." Truly disgusting! If the roles were reversed,

to chase after Karen,

good girl, and she's reasonable. She wouldn't really break up with you, it's probably just..." "Paige

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