Chapter 539 Getting Triggered
Meryl did not go home. Instead, she wandered aimlessly outside as night fell. This weekend was supposed to be a long-awaited reunion with Chandler after a week apart, and she had been looking forward to it. People often said that absence made the heart grow fonder, and while practicing the piano earlier, she had wondered if their relationship would improve because of the separation. But now, everything was in a mess because of Rachel. Chandler had said he would pick her up from the theater, but Rachel was in his car.
He mentioned taking her out for dinner, but again, Rachel was there. It felt like she had just swooped in to disrupt their relationship. Sadness washed over Meryl. She couldn’t help but wonder if her pregnancy was making her overly emotional and if she was just overreacting. She tried to suppress her feelings of disappointment and sorrow.
Just at this moment, Anne called, “Meryl, where are you?”
Meryl nodded, feeling dejected. After working part-time at a hotel and earning five thousand dollars a month, she should have been in a good mood. But all she could think about was the day’s events and how she wanted it to end.
Anne comforted her softly. “It’s late, and you’re pregnant. Try to rest and don’t overthink things.” She handed Meryl her pajamas, and they both settled onto the same bed. Anne, nearing the end of her pregnancy, could only sleep on her side and looked exhausted.
Meryl couldn’t help but feel emotional, realizing she would be in that situation soon enough. At least Anne had Yancey by her side. Though they were not lovers, Yancey obviously had feelings for Anne. With long-term companionship, Anne might grow close to him. Yancey was also an incredibly considerate person; before Anne went to bed, he warmed milk for her, and Meryl received one as well. What about her?
When she was about to give birth and was lying in bed... Would Chandler immediately leave her for Rachel as soon as...
Chapter 540 A Bad Feeling
That night, Meryl and Anne talked about everything—children, men, careers. They concluded that every woman needed a career that gave her confidence. Meryl fell asleep first.
Anne, uncomfortable and restless, quietly got up. She sensed Meryl was preoccupied and, as her best friend, felt compelled to take action. Anne grabbed her phone, went to the balcony, and called Dante.
The phone rang twice before he picked up, sounding surprised. They had been divorced for months and hadn’t spoken since. This was the first time Anne had reached out. Dante’s fingertips trembled slightly, and when he opened his mouth, he found that his throat was a little tight. He tried to keep his voice steady, but inside, he felt a rush of excitement.
“What’s up?” he asked. His cold tone took Anne aback for a moment, but she quickly... If that it was presumptuous to call her...