Chapter 254

On the other end of the line, Alice Sterling was still buzzing with excitement. “It’s been two weeks already. Probably pushed myself too hard training lately—the doctor said there are signs of a miscarriage.” “You got hospitalized? Where are you?” Edward Hawthorne instantly sobered up, a deep frown forming between his brows. “Ren’ai Hospital in the Capital.” “Just rest for now, I’m coming over.” He hung up, gripping the phone so tightly his knuckles turned white. His gaze flicked to the mess on the bed as he forced himself to stay calm. Whatever Violet Jordan was after, he couldn’t risk keeping her around any longer. As for Alice… he didn’t want to make her upset, but hiding things from her didn’t sit right either. It wasn’t like what happened with Violet meant anything—it was just a screw-up. Coming clean now seemed better than her finding out eventually. Once he’d figured that out, Edward stood up, grabbed his keys, and jumped in the car. On the way, he rang William Brooks. “Find Vio