The One Night Mistake

ing refuge and guidance. Her friend welcomed

like you've lost your last marble," Sa

shions, releasing a deep sigh. "I

ened. "What? How

ding up to Lex's discovery, in

s by the minute. "Why don't you want Lex to have access to

ch to reveal. But Sarah's kind

of him influencing our child's life. And then there's Jack... I've already t

down. You're telling me Lex is a drug lord,

mix of emotions: fear, g

figure out a way to protect you and your child from Lex's wr

esidency. Jack was visiting his sister, who was a patient in my ward. I was checking on her when he st

nds like a great w

as a disaster - we went to a restaurant and I ended up having to rush back to the hospital f

writer, working on his first novel, and he was fascinated by her work as a doctor. They spent

n. "He loves and cares for us both, and I couldn't ask for a better partner. And he believes he's the b

ship with Jack and her fears about Lex's involvement in their lives. S

ld," Sarah said, her voice filled with indignation. "He's got some nerv

"I know, right? And the worst part is, he thinks he can manipulate me i

top him, Em. I promise. But first, let's focus on getting you and

the best idea. "I don't know...I don't want to put Jack

mean. Okay, let's think of something else. Do you hav

y with my parents for a while. They live out of town,

I'll help you pack and get you settled at your parents' place. And t

relief wash over her. She knew she wasn't alone in this fight, an

every move, waiting for the perfect moment to str