Marrying A Secret Zillionaire: Happy Ever After Novel

Chapter 1149: "I will. Talk soon." As soon as the call ended, Linsey didn't hesitate. She immediately dialed Jeffery's number. The dial tone rang again and again, each second amplifying the weight in her chest. "Come on... pick up," she whispered under her breath, trying to steady the unease rising like a tide in her heart. A series of rings passed before the call finally connected. Relief washed over Linsey as Jeffery's voice came through the phone. "Linsey? Is that really you? Did you mean to call me?

I don't think you've ever dialed my number before." With no time for small talk, Linsey cut straight to the point. "Where are you right now? And is Alicia with you?" Jeffery's casual reply came easily. "Yeah, she's here with me. Want to talk to her?" He chuckled softly. "You know, it always amazes me how quickly you two became friends. Is it always this simple for women to connect?" Irritation simmered within Linsey as she resisted the urge to snap back. Determined to stay focused, she repeated herself with emphasis. "I'll ask again.

Where exactly are you?" For a moment, Jeffery stayed silent, his eyes catching the sign for the prenatal checkup ahead. "We're at the hospital," he admitted. "Alicia has an appointment for her prenatal exam." Nearby, a nurse wearing a surgical mask approached, balancing a tray in her hands. Her voice was gentle but firm. "Excuse me, sir, could you please move to the side?" Without hesitation, Jeffery stepped aside. "Sorry about that," he murmured. Shock rang through Linsey's words, slicing into the conversation. "Who just spoke to you? Was that Joanne?" Confusion furrowed Jeffery's brow.

"Joanne? What are you talking about?" Explore captivating tales on gα ℓ ησ ν s․com At that moment, the nurse quietly pushed open the examination room door, pausing for just a heartbeat before slipping inside. As the door shut behind her, a strange rush of anxiety gripped Jeffery. Something about Linsey's tone had set him on edge. "Jeffery, listen to me," Linsey urged, her voice sharp with urgency. "You need to get to Alicia right now. Don't ask questions-just trust me.

Joanne could be up to something dangerous." Before Linsey could finish her sentence, a terrified scream tore through the phone. Chaos erupted in the background, and Jeffery's voice, filled with fear, shouted, "Alicia!" Instinctively, Linsey knew something had gone terribly wrong. Without wasting another second, she sprinted for the door, phone clutched tightly in her hand. Spotting her sudden rush, Glenda called out, "Mrs. Riley, are you leaving now?" "Yes, I have to step out right away," Linsey replied urgently.

Turning to her children, she added, "Sweethearts, I need you to stay with Glenda for a little while. Be good, both of you." Sensing their mother's anxiety, Zenia and Zander waved obediently. "Go ahead, Mommy!" . . .