Chapter 76

Chase called Christine’s parents from the office.

“I really think you should come. Christine needs you now.” Chase spoke to Lance.

“We really cannot afford…” Lance began, but Chase interrupted him.

“I’ve emailed you the plane tickets. Please accept them.” Chase pinched the bridge of his nose. He didn’t think Christine would appreciate him turning to her parents for help, but what other choice did he have. “I want to marry your daughter, Mr. Morrison. We need to plan our wedding and would like to have you involved.”

Silence on the other end of the line.

“Are you there, Mr. Morrison?”

“Yes. Is that the only reason, Chase? You sound stressed.” Lance and Claire were both worried about Christine and what the effects of her kidnapping would lead to. And now Chase was asking them to come. “Is she alright?”

“Depending how you look at it.” Chase sat back in his chair, staring up at the ceiling. “She’s not talking about it.”

“The baby?” Lance thought about how devastated they were when they fou