The Expendable Wife

Cordelia took a deep breath and suppressed her emotions. "I want you to come over, Gideon. Come here right now."

"Cordelia, Mallory..." Gideon sighed as he could not leave.

Cordelia smiled bitterly. "If Mallory's life is important, what about mine? Do you think I won't make a scene?"

"Cordelia, you are sensible. You won't be as unreasonable as her." Gideon flattered Cordelia.

"Gideon, let me ask y