Chapter 213 They Would Destroy Her

Rosalie froze, the phone sliding from her hand and hitting the floor. Cold swept through her veins like ice. Julian was shot dead in South Hills last night? She was already a widow? Each word felt like a blade driven into her heart. "Rosa?" Abigail asked from the bed. "Is there news about Julian?" Rosalie snapped back, her eyes burning red, but she refused to cry. She forced a smile that hurt more than crying ever could. "Mom, it's not about Julian." She bent to pick up the phone, keeping her voice calm though her words faltered. "Something urgent came up at work. I have to go now. I'm going to look for Julian now." She turned to Hilda. "Stay with my mom. Don't leave her alone." The moment she stepped out of the room, the tears spilled. She swiped them away, steadied her breath, and hurried for the elevator. Just then, her phone buzzed. Ursula was calling, so Rosalie answered. The call broke into static in the elevator. When the doors opened, Ursula's voice finally came throu