t of someone who still had a conscience
Chapter 2
The car quickly pulled up to New York–Presbyterian Hospital, the most prestigious medical center in Manhattan ()
A swarm of reporters and onlookers hail gathered outside. The moment I stepped out of the car, the swarm descended||
Kurt and fan positioned themselves in front of me, but twn men couldn’t hold back the mob. Within seconds, Kurt went down in the crowd.
And then–flashbulbs, Microphones. Questions like bullets
“Mrs. Cohen, mind telling us were you targeted on your birthday because pour outfit was too revealing? ||
Mrs. Cohen, your husband claims the kidnappers didat sexually assault you, but those marks on your body tell a different story. Was he just trying to protect your dignity with a white Her
“Mrs. Cohen, do you think what you went through will affect your marriage?”
“Mrs. Cohen, if Mr. Cohen still loves you after this–wouldn’t you owe him for the rest of your life? You agree, right]
Their questionsut like a blade to my heart.]]
I watched lan desperately trying to shield me from the reporters. But I’d heard him in the car, and hot tears streamed d
The man I trusted with my entire life was the same one who orchestrated the worst thing that ever happened to me
How fucking ironic.]
T carled up in the crowd like a stray dog nobody wanted, letting those reporters step all over my clothes and body
Kurt Delapore, what the hell are you doing?1“]
With Ian’s furious shout, kun finally managed to get back on his feet
What a perfectly coordinated a
down my face.
I’d accompanied lan to deal with these reporters countless times, so I knew exactly how this worked. The journalists had already gotten the shots they wanted.
It didn’t matter that I hadn’t said a word–their stories would say exactly what Ian wanted them to say.]
The unfaithful socialite wife and the devoted billionaire husband. That narrative sold papers every time.
The reporters kors better than to truly piss off lan, so after his angry outburst, they gradually dispersed ||
Tan immediately helped me upfrom the ground, brushing dirt off the while whispering comfort
Tabe, don’t take their words seriously, okay? What happened doesn’t change anything. If anything. I love you even more.”
Then he turned and kicked Kurt hard]]
“I sold you in the car to prated her ne fucking juht One more slip up and you’re fired–get your ass back to wherever you came from! Useless piece of stutt |
Oscar worthy performance||
The hospital specialists were already waiting. The moment I afiived, they swept me off for a barrage of tests
y kept lan alone in the room. While Kurt was away paying the ball, I stood by the dour and overheard the doctor’s words.
Hogırs later, tory
ver be able to have children again…“[]
“Her uterus is imparality damaged. Your wife was actually pregnant, in afraid. Unfortunately, she’ll never be
“Your wife’s showing severe psychological trauma. She talks to herself and fears contact with strangers. Beyond PTSD. You’ll need to manage public exposure very carefully to avoid retrasatization for the Coben family, that shouldn’t be hard night?“]
I couldn’t hear the rest of what the doctor salit ||
I had been pregnant when this happened..]]
I touched my flat stomach. So fan hadn’t just destroyed me he’d murdered mir child too.
I stumbled down the hospital corridor and collapsed against the wall.]
Minutes later, I heard Kurt’s familiar voice in the hallway||
“Just like you wanted, Ian. She can’t have kids anymore. But… she already was pregnant. Thats another life on our hands. This is… this is too far.“]]
Jan didn’t respond
After a moment of silence, Kurt stuttered, “So.. the media. You still want them to run the story?
Ter
Then they both walked away.
When I’d calmed down. I took out my phone and accepted a fol offer from a Landon art studin that had contacted me six months ago
within minutes, I received a confirmation email. And I booked myself a flight for two days later
A love cage without love is just a prison. There was no reason to stay any longer.
