Chapter 64: Failed plan

Aria’s heart pounded as she sat in her hospital bed, her face pale but determined. The plan had gone wrong—terribly wrong. She hadn’t intended to lose the baby, only to garner Liam’s sympathy and drive him further from Chelsea. Now, her rage burned through her veins as she clutched her phone tightly, waiting for Valerie to pick up.

“Hello?” Valerie’s voice came through, cautious but sharp.

“Get the doctor in here. Now,” Aria demanded, her tone venomous.

“Aria, calm down—”

“Don’t tell me to calm down!” she snapped. “This wasn’t supposed to happen! I told you we needed to be careful.”

Minutes later, Valerie appeared in...