Eleven Years All to the Wrong Man novel Chapter 1

Emma Hayes was dying.

Acute leukemia.

The hospital’s diagnosis had just come back that afternoon. When she first saw the results, she wasn't surprised. In fact, it was something she had suspected.

Her health had been failing for a year, the warning signs were all there. But what was she doing back then?

She was busy checking Evan Cooper's phone, busy hunting down his mistresses, busy fighting with him.

Eventually, they grew to despise the sight of each other. The man she had loved for eleven years finally couldn't stand to see her anymore and stopped coming home.

The house was empty, devoid of any life. Outside, the sky was overcast, a light rain falling. With no lights on inside, the rooms were swallowed by a deep gloom.

Emma’s hand, clutching the diagnosis, trembled. After a long hesitation, she dialed the number of the person she hadn't contacted in so long.

"Hello."

The familiar, cold voice came from the other end of the phone.

At least he was still willing to answer her calls.

A lump formed in Emma’s throat. "Hello…"

Her voice was hoarse.

The tips of her fingers, gripping the report, turned white.

"What is it?"

After a long silence, with no indication that she was going to speak, Evan asked coldly.

"Are you… coming home tonight?"

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