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“I’m trying to, but you’re keeping me from doing it!”
“The other person didn’t call?” he asked.
“He took off.”
“WHAT? Call 911 right now and stay out of harm’s way. I’m on my way now.” He abruptly ended the call.
“Goodbye to you too.” I sighed.
I dialed 911, and two police officers arrived. Ten minutes after the officers got there, Charlie pulled up.
“Are you okay?” He grabbed and hugged me tight.
“I’m fine.”
“Miss Monroe, you said you got the license plate number?” the officer asked.
“Yes.” I brought up the picture on my phone.
“That’s good.” He wrote the number down. “Do you need medical attention?”
“No. I’m fine. I just want to go home,” I said.
“You’re going to the hospital,” Charlie said.
“Stop.” I placed my hand on his chest. “The airbag didn’t go off, and I didn’t hit him that hard. I’m fine.”
“That’s it. I knew I shouldn’t have let you drive to Long Island. I’m buying another car and hiring you your own driver.”
I wouldn’t lie; I loved the idea.
“Whatever you say. I want to go home.”
He hooked his arm around me and pulled me into him as we walked to his car. The pain in my lower back was getting worse, and suddenly, an intense cramping in my belly gripped me.
“OH GOD!” I doubled over.
“Marley, what’s wrong?” Charlie asked, holding me against him.
“I think we should go to the hospital.” I looked at him with worry.
He slowly led me to where Mateo was parked down the street and opened the door. I climbed inside and tried to keep calm. The pain subsided, and fear tore through me.
“What if the accident did something to the babies?” Tears filled my eyes.
“Don’t, Marley. You and the twins are going to be okay. I promise.” He pulled me into him and kissed my head.
A few moments later, the pain hit me again, and I let out a scream.
“Oh God. Charlie, I think I’m in labor. What the fuck? I have a C-section scheduled, so I don’t experience labor. Call Olivia and Penelope and tell them we’re on our way to the hospital.”
Chapter Thirty-Two
Charlie
I was scared shitless, and I swore that the guy who caused the accident and took off would pay dearly.
Mateo pulled up to the ER. Climbing out, I ran inside and told the security guard that Marley was in labor. He grabbed a wheelchair, and I helped Marley get into it. A nurse ran over and immediately took us to the Labor and Delivery Unit.
