Chapter 22
Claire’s tone cooled, but barely. “Is something wrong?”
“Mr. Lloyd’s not in a good state. Can you come back?”
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“His condition has nothing to do with me. We’re getting divorced. Don’t call me about him again.”
“Please, Mrs. Lloyd, I’m begging you. He really regrets everything” Kevin’s words tumbled out. “The company’s in deep trouble -bankruptcy is on the table. He tried to negotiate a deal, but they forced him to drink two bottles of whiskey. Then they smashed a bottle over his head. He’s bleeding badly, refusing the hospital. He just keeps calling your name. For the sake of the years you.
were married–please.”
Claire didn’t even blink.
Whatever was happening to Finley? That was his own doing. It had nothing to do with her.
Compared to the loss of her child, his problems were a joke.
“I’ll say this once. I don’t care. Don’t call me again-”
Before she could finish, another voice burst through the line.
“Claire? Claire, is that you? I miss you. Please come back, okay? Come pick me up! You always came when I was drunk. I miss you
-I miss our baby! Please, I swear I’ll do better-”
Click
Claire ended the call, bile rising in her throat.
She couldn’t stomach another second of his voice.
