From Ashes of Scandals to His Embrace novel Chapter 426

Adolphus’s head was pounding. He picked up his phone, but Laurinda had already ended the call. He turned to Foley.

“Did you tell her?”

“How could I say anything to Laurinda without asking you first? I didn’t want her to get suspicious, so I even sent her some chocolates.”

“I did.”

Foley was still trying to explain when Egan walked in, leaning casually against the doorframe and owning up to it.

Adolphus shot Egan a glare, ready to scold him, but Egan spoke up before he could. “Laurinda knew something was off and called me. Don’t forget, she was hurt on Mistfall Atoll before and spent a month here. There’s no way she wouldn’t recognize the place.”

That hit Adolphus hard. He realized just how clueless he’d been. He dropped onto the hospital bed, feeling completely drained, and looked over at Egan.

“Go get things ready. It’s dangerous out there. I don’t want her coming here alone.”

Egan had been bracing for a blowup, but instead, Adolphus gave in so quickly that Egan seemed almost stunned. “You really want Laurinda to come?” he asked, not sure if he heard right.

“What else can I do? She told me if I don’t want her to be mad, I should just wait here for her. My head is spinning. I’m going to lie down for a bit. Go make the arrangements and keep her safe.”

Egan’s eyes lit up, like he’d just uncovered some big secret. Maybe everyone really does have their weakness.

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