Chapter 41: My Everything

|| Aaron || 'Hello, Mr. Aldridge? Are you still there?" I heard a faint voice and snapped out of my trance. 'Huh? Yes, I'm sorry. What were you saying?" I still couldn't digest the fact that Veronica was kidnapped. It was like the ground below my feet just disappeared into despair. 'You are still in shock, aren't you?" I remained quiet, so she spoke further, 'Geez, why did you even hurt her if you love her that much?" I chuckled bitterly. 'I don't know. I'm stupid." Of course, it was my fault that something horrible happened to Veronica. I shouldn't have listened to the blackmailer and kicked Veronica out. If she was here with me, I would have let nothing happen to her. 'Not a surprise coming from Veronica's husband," she jeered. Suddenly, her panicked voice returned and she said, 'Anyways, I was saying, I don't know what to do right now. Should I call the cops?" 'No, don't call the cops." For now, I had to keep my composure. 'It will be bad for Veronica's image. Please send me y