Chapter 23
June’s POV
When I got home, the first thing I did was head straight for Richard’s study–the one place he had always forbidden me from entering. claiming that he had sensitive documents in there
I pushed open the door and walked in. Immediately I glanced around, something got my attention. There was a steel safe hidden behind the bookshelf.
I narrowed my eyes at the locked safe, and I decided to try April’s birthday.
I punched in the numbers, and immediately the lock clicked open.!!
I released a scoff, so he used Aprl’s birthday for the passcode, when he barely remembered mine, always forgetting my birthday, and our anniversary
Inside the safe, there were incriminating documents like Medical records, Transaction receipts. Payments made to doctors at the hospital
I flipped through them, as my blood boiled. It was all there–the evidence of what he had done. How he had bribed the doctors. How he had planned everything to make sure that Ethan’s death looked like a cat accident.
Finally, I saw it–the transplant report April’s name listed as the recipient. Ethan’s name listed as the donor
My vision blurred with fresh tears. Tears of grief, and rage
He had taken everything from me. My son. My trust. My life.
I stared at the papers as my mind raced with plans. I couldn’t confront him yet–not until I had everything in place. This was war, and I needed to be prepared
I took out my phone and captured every one of them. When I was done, I locked the safe, and walked out of the study.
I made my way to the bedroom. My heart was heavy with the decision I was about to make. I had dreamed of this child–another chance at motherhood after Ethan. But how could I raise a baby in a world full of betrayal and lies?
I picked up my phone, my hands trembling as I dialed the clinic.
“Hello, this is the Evergreen Hospital How can I help you?”
“I would like to schedule an abortion,” I murmured softly. The words pierced my heart, but I couldn’t bring another life into this nightmare S
“Of course. Can you come in tomorrow moming?”
“Yes,” I answered,
“Name?
“June Winslow.”
voice flat!
I had used my maiden name because using June Thome would make them know that I was related to the Thorne Mafia family. There was a slight pause at the other end of the line.
“Got it. We’ll see you at 10 am,” the woman said before hanging up
I gripped the phone tightly and took a deep breath to compose myself.
“Where are you going?” Richard asked, and I tensed slightly. I hadn’t noticed when he came in 2
voice.
I slipped my phone into my pocket and gave him a cold look. “Just a checkup at the hospital,” I said with a distant tone in my voi Richard tilted his head, his brow furrowed. “Checkup? Everything okay?”
“Perfectly fine,” I replied sharply, brushing past him toward the wardrobe to change into my pyjamas.
Richard’s eyes lingered on me, and suspicion flashed across his face. “June, is something wrong?“\
I paused at the wardrobe and glanced back at him. “Nothing’s wrong. Richard,” I said with a bitter smile. “Everything is just the way it’s supposed to be.”
Richard didn’t push further “T’ll join you in a minute. I just need a shower”
The moment the bathroom door closed, his phone buzzed on the nightstand. I glanced at it, and the closed bathroom door. Without any delay. I picked it up and entered April’s birthday as the passcode. Unlocked
My breath hitched as I scrolled through his messages. My heart stopped when I saw her name–April [love emoji]
I opened the messages, and I suddenly felt nauseous.
April: I miss you already. When can we meet again? I will tell Killian that I want to come see my sister!!
Richard: Tomorrow, my love. I’ll tell June that I have some to deal with at the office
Tears streamed down my face as I read through the texts
April: I’m tired of hiding. I want us to be together!
Richard: Soon, my love. Once I take over from my father as the Thome Mafia boss, III claim you as mine, and no one will be able to come between us again.
I covered my mouth to stifle the sob that escaped my mouth
From the messages, they had been having sex whenever April came around, claiming that she was coming to come see me. The messages were enough to confirm everything. My husband was still in love with his first love, April, my sister.f
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moom door opened, and brichand stepped out with a bowel wrapped around his waist
