Swapping a Broken Heart for a New Start novel Chapter 1305

“You’ve done enough. Go and get some rest. We’ll take care of Audrey,” Douglas said, his voice gentle and sincere. Lately, he’d grown even more fond of Walter. He could tell from the way Walter talked to Lillian, from how the two of them acted together, that there was something real there. His daughter might not be the only one with feelings.

Honestly, Douglas found himself rooting for them. If things actually worked out between them, maybe his little girl would finally get what she wished for.

Walter didn’t linger. He headed home, took a quick shower, changed clothes, and was just settling in when a message popped up from Harden.

[Carter Family’s finished. They ticked off NextGen Technologies last night and tried to set you up, but they didn’t even need either of our families to push back. The Carters’ business partners bailed right away, no questions asked. NextGen’s even brought in lawyers. Oh, and Iris almost killed someone—she was the mastermind. She’ll probably end up in jail.]

Walter barely reacted. He just texted back, [Understood.]

He was done getting involved. The Carters had made their own mess. The fact that he wasn’t joining in on their downfall… that was already him being merciful.

His phone started ringing. It was Abbott calling.

Walter picked up. Abbott’s voice sounded nothing like it had the night before—there was no arrogance this time, just desperation.

“Walter, you’ve probably heard what’s happening to the Carter family. Could you back off? Please, for old time’s sake. I know you’ve got some sway with NextGen Technologies. Iris just made a mistake, that’s all. Maybe you could talk to them, tell them to let her go…”

Walter’s expression didn’t change. He cut him off. “Abbott, the only reason I’m not retaliating is because of our history. I can’t control NextGen Technologies, and if you try to take them on, it won’t end well for you or your family. One last friendly warning—there are plenty of women in this world. You know how to make smart choices.”

And with that, Walter hung up.

***

Meanwhile, back in Cabinda, Camila had only just heard about what happened to Audrey the previous night. She was worried sick. As soon as Dennis finished telling her, she blurted out, “Is Audrey alright? She’s not hurt, is she?”

Dennis poured her a glass of warm water and offered it to her before answering, “Uncle Douglas and Aunt Charlotte just called. They said Audrey’s fine, nothing serious. Luckily Walter found her in time, and thanks to the medicine you made, she pulled through. But she can’t stay in Harrisburg. She was fine in Cabinda. She goes to Harrisburg for a little while and this happens.”

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