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

Chapter 16 Jessica had a miscarriage - and get this - the baby wasn't even Daniel's . That's what Kevin told me . After the miscarriage , Jessica went back to Daniel's place to recover . Then one day , this couple from some rural town showed up out of nowhere , saying Jessica had run off to the city with their frandkid . Daniel's family was completely blindsided . It wasn't until they saw the couple's so - called marriage certificate that Daniel realized he'd been played .

Turns out Jessica never left the country . Three years ago , after losing her job abroad with no legal income , she got deported back home . Once back , she spiraled , took up work at some sketchy nightclub , then ended up marrying some honest farm guy. She'd already had two kids with him , and was pregnant with her third . Because her husband was abusive , Jessica ran to the city hoping to latch onto Daniel , who seemed to be doing okay . Later , I asked Kevin how Daniel was holding up .

Word was Daniel had landed a woman named Madeline - a real high roller . He'd started his own travel agency , acting like he was the big shot boss . One night , Liam and I went to a fancy fundraiser hosted by one of my dad's old friends . And guess who I ran into ? Daniel - arm in arm with Madeline . " Do people like you really belong at events like this ? " he sneered . Hadn't seen him in a while , but wow , he'd gotten cocky - hooked up with some rich lady and now thought he was untouchable .

I rolled my eyes . " If someone like you can get in , what's stopping us ? " Daniel didn't even flinch , flashing a diamond ring set with emeralds . " Lauren , if you're regretting things now , I can still take you back . " He added with a smug smile , " Gotta admit , your parents did a lot for me . I'm not ungrateful . " I chuckled softly . Funny - I'd told him we were on the same page once , but now I was basically slapping myself for believing that .

21:56 Two Chances , One Bullet : How His " Next Life " Promise Failed 54.5 % Then he losted at 138 , smirkine " Hey , pretty boy , enjoying riding the Carter coattails ? " He glanced around the room . You know whose hotel this is ? " " Top dog Donovan owns this place and his wife is my girlfriend's best friend ! " When he mentioned his girlfriend , I glanced at Madeline . Damn , that woman had a waist like three pillars wrapped around her . I couldn't believe he had the nerve .

" Of course you don't get it . You're just a lying little user . " He draped a hand over Liam's shoulder , lowering his voice . " Pretty boy , you having fun with my woman ? " That was the ugliest , most primal side of him showing through . My brain short - circuited . I instinctively raised my hand to slap him , but Liam stopped me . " Thinking of throwing punches now ? " Daniel said , suddenly all innocent . " I can't beat you , young guy .

" " But if you throw a punch and this ends up at the cops , don't expect me to settle . " Liam just smiled faintly . " Madeline . " His voice wasn't loud , but it carried . Seconds later , Madeline's older sister sashayed over . " My baby ! You're here ! Where's your mom ? " Daniel froze . " Wait - sis , you two know each other ? " Madeline smiled . " This is Donovan's son - the top dog in Harbor City . " She winked at Liam . " Going forward , Liam , I'm counting on you .

" 21:56 Two Chances , One Bullet : How His " Next Life " Promise Failed 54.8 % Chapter 16 " I'm thinking about making you honorary godfather on your mom's side . " Liam was cool as a cucumber . " Doubt my mom could handle that Buddha - sized presence . " Madeline wasn't your average woman - she caught the weird vibes immediately . Seeing Liam ignore Daniel completely - even skipping the usual polite nods - she whisked Daniel away . From across the room , I saw Madeline slap Daniel hard .

Later , at Liam and my engagement party , we saw her again . This time , she'd ditched Daniel . When someone mentioned him , she sneered . " Worthless man . Boring in bed and out of it . " I heard she shut down Daniel's travel agency and got him working as a bartender at some club just to teach him a lesson . 21:56