Ex-Wife's Secret Novel - Chapter 641

" So it really was you ," Gary said , the last bit of hope draining from his voice . " You told Hayden everything . " Jennifer stared coldly at him . " I'm part of the Lynn family now . Donald's my husband . His parents got divorced , and he couldn't bring himself to say it . Isaid it for him . Is that a problem ? " " Why now ? Why'd you have to pick now ? " Gary's voice rose . " You know Grandpa's health is fragile with high blood pressure . Why bring this up to him now of all times ? " So you tried to give him a stroke on purpose , huh ? You did it .

How can you wear that white coat and be so completely shameless ? " Jennifer's pen hit the floor with a sharp click . She picked it up without a word , snapped the cap on , and stood to face Gary . She said calmly , " Hayden was here for a checkup . I bumped into him and told him the truth . At least he was already in the hospital if something went wrong . " " And what if he didn't make it ? " Gary shot back , his gaze burning into her . " Did that thought ever cross your mind ? " He took a step closer . " You pulled this stunt to keep Teresa from telling Jonathan about their kid .

You're terrified of losing your job and Donald , so you roll the dice with an old man's life ? When the hell did you become this twisted ? " " Are you done ? " Jennifer's composure finally cracked . " This is my office , and we are in the hospital . You and I are nothing to each other . Who do you think you are , storming in here and questioning me ? " " Nothing to each other ... " Gary echoed . Gary let out a bitter laugh . " I'm Werner's son . Donald's brother . Does our friendship over all these years mean nothing you now ? Did you just erase it all ?

I thought we were best friends , Jennifer . " " If you were my best friend , " she sneered , " you'd be on my side , not standing there waiting for my world to implode . I don't want Teresa to tell Jonathan everything , but it's not just about me . " I'm trying to protect Teresa from making a huge mistake , one that would ruin her life . " To Gary , her words weren't an explanation . They e just pathetic , twisted excuses . Sanford snapped , " So the whole world's gotta play by your rules ? You were never this twisted . Or maybe ... " He choked on the words .

" Maybe this is who you've always been , and I was just too stupid to see it . " " Twisted ? You don't get to judge me . None of you do . " Jennifer's voice stayed flat . " You have no clue what my life has been like . " The number of people who have ever genuinely cared about me ? I can count them on one hand . My only goal is to protect the very few people who matter to me . " " But all you do is hurt people . Again and again . " Gary's voice shook , " Is your crappy childhood your only excuse ? I've been through hell , too .