Chapter 97

• The phone was silent for a few seconds before Pete's voice, tremulous with tears, broke through. "I know, but I don't have anyone else to turn to. I'm sorry. I'll do something myself and won't bother you again." And Pete hung up.
• Jack's forehead furrowed in annoyance. He appreciated Pete's friendly and understanding demeanor, but he did not have to get mixed up with his family. If he got mixed up with them now, they'd be running to him with every problem in the future. He wasn't running a charity.
• However, because she was still carrying his child, he thought he should at least help with the situation.