The Burden of Truth

Valerie glanced in the direction where Jaxon had left.

Once she was sure he was out of sight, she turned to Daphne. "You scared me half to death."

Daphne gave a gentle smile. "I'm fine. Can you help me get in touch with Roman? Ask him to make it seem like my condition is getting worse. I need to be hospitalized."

Daphne wasn't actually sick at all.

But since she was making these arrangements, she