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Chapter 71 - Derek’s POV
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“Physically, she’s fine,” the doctor said. “We could discharge her today, except…” Savannah was sitting on the hospital armchair, looking out the window. To someone who didn’t know her well, she looked okay. Her hair was brushed, her clothes neat and clean. I knew her well. Her hair wasn’t glimmering. Her skin wasn’t glowing. She hadn’t even bothered to sneer at the old sneakers I was wearing.Something was very wrong.“We think it’s a type of post-partum depression,” he continued. “And, from what you’ve described, there’s probably post-traumatic stress as well. She refuses to take anti-depressants, and, well…”“I’ll take care of her,” I told him. He nodded, relieved. “I’ll get the paperwork together,” he said as he left.“Hey Savvie,” I said. She looked up at me and raised her eyebrows, but otherwise there was no expression on her face. Not even her usual disdain for me and my fashion choices.My heart twisted. “How are you doing?”She turned away, looking out the window again. “
Too Late To Apologize, Mr. CEO Chapter 123 - Derek’s POV
I went home and cleaned myself up. My new light gray Tom Ford looked sharp, but putting it on didn’t make me feel better. If anything, I felt more defeated than ever. I needed to clear my head, so I went to see Bernard. As soon as I walked into his apartment some of the burden lifted off my shoulders. This was how I usually felt when I was there, actually. I’d asked him who decorated his place, but he said he did it himself. He met me at the door with a drink in his hand. “Hey.” He raised his glass. “Want some? Four Roses Limited Edition.”I gazed longingly at the golden liquid, but even a whiff of the aroma made my stomach roil. “No, that’s okay,” I said. He raised his eyebrows. “You want a soda?” I must have turned green, because his next offer was, “Dry crust of bread?”I shook my head. “Well, come on in.” He waved me into his living room. “What’s up? You look like shit, by the way. I thought you’d be resting after all that brouhaha.”I skulked in after him and threw myself o
Too Late To Apologize, Mr. CEO Chapter 122 - Derek’s POV
“Oh, little brother, you never change,” Laura said. She wiped tears of mirth out of her eyes. “Hey!” I poured myself another drink. “I have changed! A lot!” “Yeah, keep telling yourself that.” She sighed. “You need some solid food, and I’m hungry. I can’t believe I’m making you a sandwich.” She left the room and came back with a tray. “Eat something.” She stared at me until I picked up a sandwich and put it into my mouth. It actually wasn’t bad. “I feel bad because I can’t mock you as severely as you deserve.” She ate a sandwich in a few quick bites and dusted the crumbs off her hands. “But, baby bro, your timing sucks! Look at it from her point of view. You spend seven years treating her like a burden, and kick her to the curb the instant Savannah comes back. Then, after a literal hostage crisis where she witnesses a horrible tragedy, you walk up to her and go, ‘Hey, let’s get married again!’ You expected her to swoon into your arms?”She started to cackle again. “You did, didn’
Too Late To Apologize, Mr. CEO Chapter 121 - Derek’s POV
“Why did I pick you?” I repeated the question to give myself the chance to think. What did she want me to say? I pulled in front of her house and parked. I decided to go with the truth. “Because I love you and couldn’t bear it if anything bad happened to you.” I remembered the moment when I got that phone call. The kidnapper’s pixelated face and deep, altered voice telling me I had to pick one of them. I’d gone cold all over, but I’d known my choice instantly. Claire was watching me, her eyes thoughtful. I did my best to put my feelings into words. “To start with… Savannah’s tough. Let’s be honest. Savannah’s a selfish bitch. I thought she’d be fine for a day or so while I got the ransom together. Even if she was pregnant with my baby.”“Yes, about that—” Claire said. “I never thought she’d have a miscarriage!” I said indignantly. “The pregnancy was healthy! It should have been—”“Derek! Listen to me—”“No! You listen to me! I loved that baby, even if I didn’t love Savannah anymo
Too Late To Apologize, Mr. CEO Chapter 120 - Derek’s POV
I peered around the door into Savannah’s hospital room. She looked so tiny lying there, so sweet and vulnerable. I knew better than that. Now. She was sleeping quietly, her skin only a few shades darker than the white sheets. The doctor said it had been a near thing. She’d lost the baby, but with rest and proper nutrition she’d be all right. At least physically. It would be psychologically devastating for her, of course. I’d been in to see her earlier, but she told me to get out. She must have been delirious. My gut tightened as I thought about my son. He was gone. Dead. The boy I’d sworn to protect, even as my relationship with Savannah deteriorated. The one who would carry the family name and legacy. I thought about him growing up by my side. My own little mini-me. I’d teach him how to dress. How to find all the best restaurants in town. When he got older, I’d teach to run a multinational corporation and play the stock market. My eyes ached from holding back tears. I heard foo
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When I woke up I knew he was gone. My baby. My hand moved to cradle my belly, the way I’d been doing for months now. But it was an empty gesture.“Hey,” Claire was sitting quietly beside my bed. “Want some water?” She held up a sippy cup. “Not thirsty,” I muttered. I closed my eyes, hoping she’d take the hint.“Okay.” There was a small thunk as she set the cup down. “You needed four units of blood, but they said you should be all right now. Just rest. Eat lots of liver.” I opened one eye. She was smiling. It was a sad smile, but it was there. “Hate liver,” I said. “Everybody hates liver,” she replied. “But if you cook it right it’s not that bad. I’ll make you some bacon-wrapped chicken livers. You’ll hardly know you’re eating it.” “What are you doing here anyway?” I snapped. “Hanging around bothering me, babbling about liver.” I wanted to turn over, turn my back on her, but I couldn’t even do that. I was too exhausted and hooked up to too many tubes and wires.“You saved me,” s
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I pulled into my parents’ driveway, so angry I couldn’t see properly. I was too upset to pull into the garage. Just shoved the car into park, snatched my Aurelia Vane purse off the seat and bolted for the door. I didn’t bother to knock. I hadn’t lived here for years, but this was my sanctuary. I s
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“And don’t think you’re off the hook,” I said. “Why didn’t you tell me you knew Ryan? You lied to me!” “I know,” he replied. “I’m sorry. I’d just started working with him, investigating Jessica’s death. I didn’t want to be all, ‘Yeah, I know him. He’s the guy who’s illegally obtaining police repor
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