Chapter 2
Hazel“Ex-wife,” she said, stressing the ex.
How many times did she have to say it before Scott believed it?
He’d never believe it, she realized with a chill. He’d never let her go.
If she could go back in time, she’d warn her younger self to steer clear of Scott Schwartztrauber. His movie star good looks and money had turned her head back then. There had been warning signs—he was controlling, insulted her in front of their friends—but she had been blinded by love, or what she thought was love.
Since the divorce, his behavior had grown darker. He stalked her, waiting for her after work and following her home. He called at all hours. He threatened her and her family if she didn’t take him back. She’d changed her phone number and he somehow found the new number. She’d lost her
