A Caged Songbird's Escape: Into the Arms of a Predator novel Chapter 358

Before Ian could reply, a video call came through on Rowan's phone. He answered it with a lazy air. "It's the middle of the day. What's up?"

Rex Wilkinson, having just left the inpatient wing, had one hand in the pocket of his white coat. "I heard you got hurt. Just calling to check in."

Rowan's tone was icy. "Are you checking in, or are you here for the show?"

"…Ahem." Why was he always so direct? Rex cleared his throat, his eyes on the bruise. "Elissa must be worried sick, huh?"

…

It was like they were all determined to poke his sore spots. Last night, Elissa knew he and Frank had fought, but she hadn't sent a single text. This morning, he had tried to run into her at the elevators, only for Tanya Foster to inform him that Elissa had left for the clinic at dawn. So dedicated.

Annoyed, Rowan's voice was sharp. "Anything else? If not, I'm hanging up."

Rex wasn't about to miss a chance to twist the knife. "Still giving you the cold shoulder?"

"She's so focused on getting back with her ex, why would she talk to me?" Rowan sneered.

Rex burst out laughing. "…Getting back with him? No way. Didn't they just get divorced? Was she that dissatisfied with you that she realized Frank was better after all?"

"…"

Just as Rowan was about to retort, Rex's eyes widened at something off-screen, and he abruptly ended the call. Three seconds later, a voice message came through.

[I just spotted Elissa's best friend. Hold on, I'm about to sacrifice my good looks for you and get the inside scoop.]

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