Breaking Point of Divorce (Hugh and Bethan) novel Chapter 8

The way Hugh looked out for her always made Megan feel safe.

She pushed at his shoulder. “Hugh, never mind the shopping. Go find Bethan and talk to her. Right now.”

Hugh replied calmly, “Gwen’s with her—she’ll be fine. Let me get you back to the hospital first.”

He asked the store staff to box up the shoes Megan had tried on and led her out.

The Cavill family’s driver saw Hugh approaching. Wiping his brow, he said, “Mr. Cavill, Mrs. Cavill just left here in tears.”

“I know. Let’s go,” Hugh said, opening the car door for Megan.

Megan offered Hugh a bottle of water, but he didn’t take it. She glanced at him—he seemed calm on the surface, but his distant expression showed he was lost in thought.

She cleared her throat and called his name. Hugh snapped back to attention.

Looking guilty and conflicted, Megan pleaded, “Hugh, can you promise me something? Don’t tell anyone about me and my son.”

Hugh looked puzzled. “What do you mean?”

Megan’s eyes filled with tears. “Your grandfather threatened me years ago. He forced me to break up with you and marry someone abroad.

“I never forgot you. I was trapped in an abusive marriage, pressured to have a child, and I struggled with severe depression.

“There were times I didn’t want to go on. But I couldn’t leave my son.

“Then, a little over a year ago, my husband died of a drug overdose. We were finally free.

“I was alone over there, missing home, missing my parents—missing you. So I came back with my son.

“Hugh, I’m terrified your grandfather will find out I’m back. Please don’t tell your family.”

After Hugh nodded, Megan continued, “I don’t want to relive those memories, and I’m afraid people will judge me and my son. Until I’m stronger, please don’t tell anyone about our situation—not even your wife.”

Hugh gently embraced her. “Megan, don’t say things like that. I failed to protect you then. I won’t tell anyone, and I’ll take care of you and your son.”

Hearing his promise, Megan stopped crying and smiled. “Don’t worry, Hugh. I’ll get better soon.”

Hugh took Megan back to the hospital, made sure she had lunch, then returned to work.

Looking at over a dozen missed calls from Gwen and other family members, he hesitated before calling Gwen back.

“Has Bethan calmed down?” he asked.

Gwen sobbed on the other end. “Bethan’s missing! Mom and I are still looking for her!”

After hanging up, Hugh stood at the floor-to-ceiling window for a moment. He figured Bethan was probably just hiding somewhere, trying to make a point.

His assistant Jacob entered. “Mr. Cavill, is the 2:30 meeting still happening?”

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