Chapter 13

Then, Giselle's phone rang. There was no saved contact, but she had the number memorized for over 20 years. It belonged to her father, David. Without even picking up the phone, she knew he was so utterly enraged that he was surely fighting the urge to strangle her right then and there through the receiver. She rejected the call, but her phone rang again immediately. She quickly blocked the number, only to have Marina's name flash on the screen moments later. Standing at the bus stop, Giselle answered, "Marina." Marina's voice carried a note of guilt as she said, "Gigi, could you please come to the hospital?" "I don't have time today," Giselle calmly replied. She knew perfectly well that the drug given to both her and Gavin was likely Marina's doing. Marina was so desperate for them to get back together that she would use any means necessary. Yet, Giselle understood that even if Marina stood before Gavin and confessed that she was behind the drugging act, he wouldn't believe