Chapter 23

Dexter had planned to crash somewhere temporarily. Even though Laura had shut him down, something inside him refused to let go. He couldn't believe she had truly fallen for someone else in just a few weeks. In other words, he couldn't accept the idea that she didn't love him anymore. His phone rang again. With a sigh, he picked it up. Jasper's panicked voice came through the line. "Mr. Gardner! Ms. Bush is at the edge of the rooftop. She says she's pregnant with your child…" Dexter's brows furrowed. "Then, let her do what she wants. Call me when she's dead." He was about to hang up when Jasper rushed to speak. "Wait, Mr. Gardner. The board is demanding your immediate return. Ms. Bush is holding a medical report in her hand. If this goes public, it'll blow up again." Dexter stared out the plane's window, watching storm clouds churn across the sky. His nails dug sharply into his palm. "Fine. Tell her to sit tight. I'm on my way." Regina's pale, tear-streaked face flickered thro