building. The sharp, chemical smell of hospital bleach hit her nose. Her

epped into the quiet hallway. The door to the VIP suite wa

ospital bed. His hands were wrapped

own her face. "I lost our baby, Chase," she whispered.

r ears rang. Her fingers curled into tight fists, her nails

His face was twisted in agony. "It is not

heavy wood slammed against

He stared at Harper's soaked hair, her ruined dress, and t

anket up to her chin, shrinking back against

his voice low, but the anger was thick. "Why did you make yourself look

looked like a complete stranger. She let out a short,

is expensive watch and looked at Harper with absolute authority. "Keep your voice

into Harrison's eyes. "Your entire family

or air. Her chest heaved. The heart monit

iolently backward out of the room. Harper's back slammed into the met

r forgive you," Chase yelled. He turned h

e room. A sudden sense of absurdity washed over her. She stopped fighting

hand. She yanked it over her knuckle, scraping the skin. She tos

ised forehead, her red cheek, and her dripping hair. She took a dee

reement immediately," Harper sai

topped. The cold Manhattan wind hit her wet clothes, dr

e. She used her fingerprint to unlock the door of the Young family penthouse. The

the massive walk-in closet and pulled out a plain black suitcase. S

ss suits, her laptop, and three f

vy metal scissors. She grabbed the front of the expensive wedding

black suit. She pulled her wet hair back into a tight, high

Chase walked in. He looked exhausted.

t the shredded wedding dress on the floor and the bla

s asleep. I can stay here with you tonight." His voi

his hands as if he carried a disease.

out her lawyer's business card, and

e," Har