Two Chances,One Bullet: How His "Next Life" Promise Failed Novel

Chapter 15 " Lauren , please , just give me one more shot . " I got cornered by Daniel in the parking lot after work . Speechless , I said , " Daniel , we're over . Can you just stop bothering me ? " " I can't lose this job . Can you talk to them for me ? " He owed his tour gig to my parents pulling strings . He never thought about me when things were smooth . Now that rumors were spreading , he was desperate . " What were you doing when you cheated ?

" " Pants just magically grew legs and walked off when you saw Jessica ? " Before I finished , someone came running . " I knew you'd be here ! I'm pregnant and you're still chasing her ! What the hell , Daniel ? " Jessica was throwing a tantrum , totally stripped of that old confidence and grace . I'd already heard from Kevin about her - homeless , no support , and clinging to Daniel as her last hope . Pregnant now , she was even more desperate to hold on .

No wonder she flipped seeing me and Daniel together . " You added me first . You started the conversation . " " And now that things are bad , you're blaming me ? Trying to cut ties ? " Jessica kept talking , practically spilling Daniel's secrets . " Get away from me ! Lauren Carter's my wife ! " Daniel pushed her hard . She fell two feet back , her belly hitting the railing . When they rushed her to the ER , there was blood . " Are you okay ? " Liam showed up fast after hearing the news .

We barely knew each other , maybe three meetings total . But with him here , I felt safe . 21:54 C Two Chances , One Bullet : How His " Next Life " Promise Failed 53.7 % Chapter 15 He wrapped his arm around me , wiped sweat from my forehead , handed me water . Daniel finally realized something was wrong . " So you already found someone new , huh Lauren ? No wonder you're so cold . " He stepped up , glaring at Liam . " Who the hell are you ? Tell me - have you slept together ?

" Liam punched him so hard Daniel didn't know which way was up . " Lauren's my girlfriend now . Stay the hell away . " That was the first time I heard Liam curse . I used to hate when guys swore . But when he said it ? It didn't bother me one bit . Is this what they call boyfriend glasses ? 21:54 C Two Chances , One Bullet : How His " Next Life " Promise Failed