Chapter 16
Ridley
Asking the driver to take me to the hospital on the app instead of a simple conversation had thrown me, reminding me this was a vacation. But this was no cruise I’d gone on. I’d been dumped and was exposed and raw.
Chelsea’s call had changed everything, even though I could hardly see straight. I’d squared my shoulders, wiped my eyes, and rushed to the hospital.
But walking and seeing Carter was like daggers stabbing me in every step.
I was here because of Chelsea and Hudson. I’d be here, even if being near Carter killed me.
Realizing how stupid I was ripped my heart into thousands of pieces of used confetti.
However, Carter and Chelsea’s gaunt faces made this moment tolerable. We’d made it to the ER without a word and I'd motioned for them to wait behind me as I'd
