She stared at the message on her screen, hesitating for a moment before deciding not to respond.

Her phone began to ring.

The display flashed with the contact that hadnt been alteredHusband. The word threw her into a brief daze.

Julian used to never initiate contact.

And yet, at some point, he started sending her messages. Started calling her.

Charlotte answered the call reluctantly, bringing the phone to her ear with a ...