Ch. Called Off the Wedding 54 Called Off the Wedding 54

Chapter 54 

He took a few steps, then stopped, hesitating before he finally turned back toward the house. After a moment’s indecision, he walked over to Cynthia’s bedroom door and knocked. 

“Cyndi, I have to leave for something urgent. I’ll be back tomorrow-” 

“Get lost!” Cynthia had barely drifted off to sleep before being jolted awake, irritation flaring in her chest. 

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Benedict froze, guilt written all over his face. Lowering his voice, he tried to sound as gentle as possible. “Cynthia, I really do have an emergency. I’ll come back tomorrow and spend time with you. Try to get some rest.” 

Cynthia didn’t respond. 

He lingered at her door, frowning, uncertain. 

Some instinct told him that if he left tonight, she might never forgive him. 

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“Cyndi-” he began quietly, but before he could finish, his phone started ringing. 

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He glanced down–it was his mother calling. He quickly answered, deliberately raising his voice. 

Cliday’s 

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“Mom-” 

He barely got the word out before Cynthia yanked open the bedroom door, reached out, and snatched the phone from his hand. She pressed speakerphone. 

“Benedict, where are you? Gis-“} 

He panicked for a split second, but recovered quickly. “Mom, just hang on. Let me explain to Cynthia and I’ll be right there.“} 

Lois, hearing Cynthia was beside him, bit back whatever she’d been about to say. The call timer ticked on in tense silence until she abruptly hung up. 

Benedict took his phone back from Cynthia, meeting her gaze with earnest eyes. “Cynthia, there’s been an emergency at home. I have to go.“E 

“I’ll come with you,” Cynthia said flatly. 

He froze, a flicker of anxiety passing through his eyes. “You…” 

He couldn’t come up with a good reason to say no. 

Cynthia’s lips curved in a cool, knowing smile as she looked him over. “What? You don’t want me to come?” 

Benedict shook his head. “Of course not.“} 

He tried to hide the agitation in his eyes, keeping his tone soft. “Let’s go, then.“} 

Cynthia stepped out without another word.” 

Benedict stayed rooted to the spot, mind racing, scrambling for a solution. 

Halfway across the living room, Cynthia stopped and glanced back at him. “Didn’t you say it was urgent? Why are you just standing there?“% 

He forced himself to take a breath, chest tight, and finally followed. 

They reached the front door. Cynthia paused, one hand resting on the iron handle, a faint chill in her eyes despite the smile on her lips. “Look at you–breaking out in a sweat. Are you really that afraid of me coming with you?” 

Benedict wiped his brow, finding it dry, and quickly masked his unease. “Cyndi, that’s not what I meant.“@ 

She let out a cold laugh. “My time is far too valuable to waste on your family drama.“}] 

With that, she slammed the door shut.# 

The heavy clang felt like a blow to Benedict’s chest.D 

He stood there, stunned, a wave of dread rising Inside him. He hurried forward. “Cyn-” 

His phone rang again. Benedict answered, irritation and frustration in his voice. “If you’re not feeling well, go see a doctor. I’m not a doctor 

On the other end, his mother’s voice was shaking. “Benedict, Giselle’s bleeding. I’ve called an ambulance. Get to the hospital, now!” 

Benedict froze 2 

In the end, he chose to go to the hospital!! 

A life was at stake!