Regretting the wife 202

Regretting the wife 202

Chapter 202 

It took a long moment before the call finally connected

Lauren?” 

Hearing the gruff male voice on the other end, Lauren’s breath caught in her throat

Her grip on the phone tightened

you call 

The man couldn’t hear her, his tone growing anxious. Lauren, I know it’s you. Did because you’re in trouble? Whatever it is, just say the wordI’ll help you, no matter what.” 

A flash of memory cut through her minda thunderstorm, that terrible night

Malcolm falling from the second floor- 

Her breathing turned ragged, her voice trembling. II need you to help me with something else. When it’s done, I’ll pay you again.” 

Lauren, there’s no need to talk about money between us.” 

Money is all I have left to give you,” Lauren said through clenched teeth, fighting to keep her frustration in check. Neal, I wouldn’t come to you unless I had no other choice. Pleasedon’t make this harder than it already is.” 

On the other end, Neal fell silent for a moment. At last, he gave a heavy, resigned sigh. Alright. Whatever you say. Just tell mewhat do you need me to do?” 

A sudden crash of thunder split the sky outside. For a brief instant, lightning illuminated Lauren’s perfectly maintained face through the glass

Her eyes glinted with a fierce resolve, her voice low and chilling. I need you to help me kill someone. One more time.” 

A sudden downpour washed away the last of the city’s winter snow, breathing hints of spring into the air

Sunrise crept over the horizon, and the morning forecast promised clear skies ahead

James Delaney was up at six for his morning run. By the time he jogged back to Skybreeze Retreat at seven, Briony was just making her way downstairs

She’d put on a touch of makeup today, looking more refreshed than usual

James raised his eyebrows. Someone’s in a good mood this morning.” 

Briony didn’t bother hiding it. Well, it’s not every day you get to finalize your divorce. I’m feeling pretty good, actually.” 

That’s what I like to hear!James grinned, bounding up the stairs. Let me grab a quick shower

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and then I’ll drive you to city hall myself.” 

There’s no need. I can drive.” 

No way,James insisted. You’re finally getting rid of that sorry excuse for a husband. As family, I need to be there for such a momentous occasion!” 

Briony couldn’t help but smile at that, her mood lifting even further. She didn’t argue

After a quick shower and a change of clothes, James rejoined her downstairs

Marlene and Gina brought breakfast to the table. Once they’d eaten, the two headed out 

together

The white Range Rover made its way toward city hall

At a downtown intersection, the light turned red and James eased onto the brakes

That’s when it happened

A delivery truck suddenly barreled in from the right, heading straight for Briony’s side of the car

James spotted it in time, wrenching the steering wheel hard- 

CRASH

The truck clipped the side of the Range Rover, then careened out of control and flipped over 

onto its side

The white SUV spun in a dizzying 360, tires screaming against the asphalt before coming to an. abrupt halt

Inside the car, Briony’s eyes were wide with shock. Her hands clutched her seatbelt so tightly her knuckles turned white, her face drained of color

James sucked in a shaky breath, then immediately unbuckled and reached for her shoulders, scanning her up and down. Bryn, are you alright? Are you hurt?” 

It took Briony a long second to respond. She shook her head, still pale as a ghost

Thank God,” James exhaled, closing his eyes in relief

Just a fraction of a second more, and that truck would have hit them headon

He didn’t even want to imagine what might’ve happened

Both were still reeling from the near miss, so much so that they didn’t notice the driver climbing out of the overturned truck a short distance away

The man was dressed all in blacka hat pulled low, a dark mask covering his faceas he strode straight toward their Range Rover

He raised a pistol, aiming through the windshield right at Briony

The next instant, glass exploded- 

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Everything went dark for Briony as someone yanked her roughly into an embrace. Gunshots thundered in her ears

And then, suddenly, the world fell utterly, terrifyingly silent

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