Chapter 4

Panic crossed Edward's face for the first time. His lips moved, but nothing came out.

Melissa hurried over and clung to his arm, her voice all soft and sugary.

"Eddie, Charlotte's just worked up. She's pregnant. She doesn't actually want a divorce."

That jolted Edward back to his senses.

The panic drained out of his eyes, and something angrier moved in behind it.

He gave a short, ugly laugh.

"Look at you, Charlotte. Playing hard to get so I'll come running. You think throwing the word divorce around is going to make me fold?"

I ignored him and turned toward…