Chapter 8 The cheerful tone was completely unlike his usual style , chiming repeatedly . But Gavin made no move to ansiver it . " Gavin , why aren't you answering ? " " Is it Nicole calling ? Are you afraid to pick up in front of me ? " My voice dripped with sarcasm and mockery . Left with no choice , Gavin powered off his phone . His voice was heavy with exhaustion as he spoke . " Hannah , please believe me . I've completely ended things " It won't happen again . I promise . " But I didn't give him the chance . I scrolled through my phone , pulled Nicole out of my blocked contacts , and pressed the call button . " Hannah Clark , you wretched woman ! " " Gavin belongs to me ! Do you think terminating your pregnancy will earn you his sympathy and bring him back to you ? " " Dream on ! " Nicole's shrieking voice sounded like an angry fishwife in a public square . Gavin's hands tightened on the steering wheel . Through the rearview mirror , I saw his furrowed brow and the mix of shock and disgust in his eyes . " Nicole , didn't you have something to say to Gavin ? " " He's driving and can't pick up , so I called for you . Speak to him properly . " I chuckled lightly , holding the phone closer to Gavin . There was a long silence on the other end of the line . Just as I thought she had hung up , Nicole's voice returned , this time trembling with tears . " Gavin , you're abandoning me … " " I'm so scared … Our baby is scared too … " " Do we have to die for you to forgive us … " Her voice cut off abruptly . Gavin's car screeched to a halt as he slammed on the brakes . " Hannah , are you alright ? " Gavin immediately turned to check on me , then quickly changed the subject . " A dog just ran across the road - I almost hit it . " " Hannah , we're about to pass that roast duck place , Want me to get one for you ? " It was as if he hadn't heard Nicole's words at all . He continued driving with his usual calm expression . But at the next intersection , I noticed him turning his phone back on . sinnung at it , frequently checking the screen . I couldn't help but scoff , then opened my own phone to look at a photo . The photo was dated three years ago , showing a pink box . That was the thing I was looking for . I stared at the image for a few minutes before turning off my phone . Suddenly, Gavin's phone rang again . This time , he answered almost immediately . " Mr. Hendrix , this is City General Hospital . Ms. Gracelynn attempted suicide and has been brought in for emergency treatment . You're listed as her emergency contact … " Before the caller finished , Gavin slammed on the brakes , pulling the car to a sharp stop on the side of the road . " Hannah , she's being resuscitated … " " I can't let her die . She has a heart condition … " . His voice trailed off . I smiled . " Then go , " I said . Relief washed over his face as he prepared to turn the car around toward the hospital . But I added coldly , " I mean , take a cab to the hospital . " " I'll be driving the car . " Gavin froze in the driver's seat . The next second , I opened the door , walked to the driver's side , and motioned for him to get out . " Go . " Gavin looked down at me , hesitation in his eyes . " You're not stopping me ? " " Do you not care about me anymore ? " I said nothing , just met his gaze steadily . Then his phone rang again . Without hesitation , Gavin declined the call . " Tell me , Hannah . Do you really not care about me at all ? " I chuckled softly . " Gavin , you could always not go , couldn't you ? " Gavin didn't say another word . We stood there in silence , locked in a stalemate , until the sound of a car horn broke the tension . " Go on , then ! " " If you're too late , Nicole and the baby she's carrying might not make it . " Chapter 8 I shrugged nonchalantly . Gavin's expression changed instantly . His hand clenched tightly around his phone , his body rigid as though he was wrestling with a significant decision . * Hannah , wait for me . I'll go check on her . As long as she's out of danger , I'll come right back . " In the end , Gavin left by taxi . I drove to what used to be our home . On the way , I ran into a few familiar faces . " Ms. Clark , back from your trip ? " " While you were away , Dr. Hendrix seemed so absent - minded . I saw him zoning out several times . " " Yes , once he almost fell down the stairs ! " A few neighbors stopped me for small talk , and I smiled politely , offering vague responses . Until one of them mentioned Nicole . " That vixen finally left . For a moment , I thought she was here to seduce my husband ! "