“Your card has declined.” Winter froze, a frown taking over her face. “What are you talking about?” she demanded. “Exactly what you heard. Your payment could not be processed. It was declined,” the receptionist stated. “Is this some sort of joke? Do you know who issued this card for me?” Winter i
“I see,” Gerald said calmly. “And how much was the cost?” Winter hesitated. “$2579.” “$2579 just for some spa treatment?” Winter swallowed. “It’s just that the spa was a five-star one, and the treatments I needed to relax were a bit costly.” Besides, Gerald had never once questioned her on her p
“My baby, oh God, our baby,” Winter continued to wail loudly as she stared down at her thighs.Gerald stood rooted in his spot, guilt burning him as he took in the amount of blood soaking Winter’s dress. What had he done?“Why did you push me, Gerald? All I did was try to show you how much I love an
Desiree was relieved for a moment, thinking Gerald had rushed out to come see her, until Bertha added,“He had to rush Winter to the hospital.”Desiree’s heart squeezed. “To the hospital? What happened?”“She had some complications with her pregnancy and began bleeding. She also seemed to be in some
“Hey, this is Desiree. Sorry, I’m probably too busy now, so just hit me with a message, will you?” Letting out a sigh, Gerald hung up before the voicemail could start recording. Normally, he would’ve been amused by the wittiness with which Desiree had recorded that message, but how could he find an
Reaching Hamilton Towers, Gerald hurried into the building after getting out of his car. Taking the elevator to Desiree’s floor, he stumbled into Sasha as he was making his way to Desiree’s office.“What is wrong with you, Gerald? I can’t believe you missed Desiree’s check-up!” Sasha grilled him und
"I am the father of the child you're carrying, and it's my duty to protect her. So I also have every right to decide too, and I don't want that bastard anywhere near you!"Gerald realized his mistake when disappointment flashed in Desiree's eyes."I can't believe this." She let out a mirthless chuck
Storming out of Winter's hospital room, Gerald was so riled up that he didn't realize he'd brushed past Rafael until the man grabbed him by the arm to stop him.“Hey. You're alright, man?” Rafael questioned, his voice filled with concern.Gerald didn't know how to reply to that, so he just stared bl