What a joke.
Once she finished, I asked calmly, “Which hospital is Deke in?”
***
Logically, Deke should’ve been avoiding Anita. Wherever he was staying, he definitely wouldn’t want her finding
out.
Thinking I’d softened, Cassandra answered quickly. “Citadel Hospital. Inpatient wing, second floor, Room 208.”
I hung up without another word.
Then, I went to my blocked contacts and unblocked Anita.
[Deke’s in the hospital. Sending you the location. Whatever happens between you two is none of my business. Wishing you both happiness.]
She replied almost instantly.
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Chapter 8
[He’s dead meat!]
1 drove to the hospital.
Surprisingly, I got there before Anita.
As I turned the corner, I spotted Deke up ahead, leaning on Cassandra for support.
Her voice was sharp, full of warning. “You didn’t tell Anita how much we’re getting, did you? No matter how much you like her, she’s still an outsider. Do not tell her! The fact that I’m even willing to accept that bastard child of hers is already my limit.”
Deke, head wrapped in thick bandages, rubbed his temple and sighed. “Relax, Mom. Anita’s already pissed at me. Once we get the money, I’ll take my time sweet–talking her No rush.“.
Just as I thought.
Deke and Cassandra had been keeping Anita in the dark about their real plan.
So to Anita, Deke had simply abandoned her to marry me.
No wonder she’d bashed his head in.
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