Dear Ex-wife, Marry Me novel Chapter 1396

Two cars sped toward Crystalbrook Valley, and this time, Fitch had wisened up. He had a convoy of bodyguards trailing the vehicles, ensuring the mishaps of the past wouldn't repeat themselves.

His laptop rested on his knees, his fingers tapping away, a tight frown creasing his brow.

Dylan was in the other car, his phone buzzing with a barrage of messages, most of them from Judith.

After Augus had cut Judith off, he severed all her credit lines. The high society circles, which were notorious for their vicious hierarchy, buzzed with speculation. They wondered what catastrophe had befallen the once-celebrated Sanders family’s daughter to cause her sudden fall from grace.

Dylan sat up straight, his brows furrowing as he read the desperate pleas from Judith on his screen.

He had always believed she was his sister, ever since his father had told him to look out for her. That command had etched itself deep into his psyche.

[Dylan, everyone's laughing at me. I'm in so much pain; my heart hurts. Am I going to die?]

[I swear I didn't mean to set up Jolin; it was Maja I was after. I had no idea Jolin would be in the car. Dylan, is it possible someone set me up, using my hatred for Maja to drive a wedge between me and the Sanders family? Why won't anyone believe me? Haven't they pampered me for years? Even if I'm not truly a Sanders, could I have chosen this?]

As Dylan read the message, he rubbed his temples. His phone rang yet again, Judith's name flashing on the screen. He'd been ignoring her calls, but something about that last message compelled him to answer.

Judith's sobs filled his ear the moment he pressed the button.

"Dylan, I thought you'd decided to write me off for good." She wept, "It hurts so much. I got beaten up yesterday, but I didn't dare fight back. Now, no one's on my side. Dylan, where are you? Can I come see you?"

Dylan felt like something was stuck in his throat.

Judith had always been dependent on him, the most reliant person in the whole Sanders family. His affection for her was undeniable, but deep down, he cherished the bond with his real sister even more.