Chapter 14
Dominic was stunned for a moment after the call ended.
It was the first time Jane had hung up on him. She hadn’t explained anything.
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He didn’t even know where she was. He tried calling again, only to hear the cold, automated message.
He tried texting, but a red exclamation mark appeared: “Message sent, but not received.”
His mind went blank. She’d blocked him? She’d gotten angry before, but never blocked him. Panic mixed with anger. It was
because of the child! He’d explained countless times: Beverly had cancer, she’d saved his life, and he was repaying her. Why
couldn’t Jane understand and support him?
But anger gave way to panic. He’d never wanted to break up with Jane. He didn’t know where she was, and he had no contact
information. How would he find her?
In desperation, he thought of Alexa, Jane’s friend. He’d been to her house once with Jane. He found the address and went.
Alexa opened the door to find a disheveled Dominic. She’d always felt Jane deserved better, but had kept quiet while they were
together.
Hearing about the wedding cancellation, her resentment had peaked. She couldn’t believe such a man existed. Seeing him, her anger exploded. “Oh, it’s my dear friend’s ‘generous‘ ex–boyfriend. What brings you here?”
Alexa knew about the pregnancy! Dominic ignored it, desperate for news of Jane. “Where’s Jane?”
Alexa rolled her eyes. He’d been cold to Jane, but now that she was gone, he acted so concerned. “I don’t know,” she said, starting
to close the door.
Dominic blocked the door. He got his hand clamped in the door. He winced in pain, tears welling up. “I need to know where she
is.”
Alexa swore, confused by his actions. “You got another woman pregnant, and you care where Jane is?”
Dominic finally understood. Jane’s friend also disapproved of the pregnancy. But there was a reason! He and Beverly hadn’t
crossed the line. He repeated his explanation to Alexa. “Beverly saved my life. I helped her have a child; that’s all. Give me Jane’s
address. I’ll explain.”
Alexa scoffed. “Jane’s address? In your dreams! I won’t let you bother her.” “Jane saved your life, too. Why aren’t you repaying
ber?”
Dominic froze. Jane had saved his life? He had no memory of it. “What? When did Jane save me?!”
