Chapter 77

After sending the message, Edward didn’t hesitate to power off his phone. He still hadn’t figured out how to explain why he didn’t want the divorce, so for now, he just chose to stall. Outside room 1332, The Lodge Apartments. Alice stared at the screen on her phone, practically steaming with frustration. Did he think he was being cool and mysterious or something? She clenched one fist at her side while her other hand flew across the phone screen, dialing again. "The number you dialed is currently unavailable..." Alice let out a breathy laugh, more from pure exasperation than anything else. She took a few deep breaths to keep it together. Her eyes flicked down to the little ring box sitting on top of one of the fancy gift boxes. She finally sighed and picked it up—no way she was throwing it out. If that jerk Alexander Blake came asking for it back, she’d be screwed. There’s no way she could afford to replace something like that. Bending over, Alice picked up the box and flipped it open