Chapter 63

ADLEY

“Mykel?” I woke up at two in the morning to his call. I found missed calls and messages from him. I thought I was dreaming, hearing the constant playing of a song. I realized it was my ringtone.

After two days, it finally got into his freaking mind that he had a wife he left in New York.

“Baby, I wasn’t sure you would answer.” Really? That was the best excuse he could think of. There was also a hesitation in his voice.

“After two days, then you are about to drain my batteries. Why are you calling, Mykel?”

“Baby, I’m sorry, okay? I’m coming home. My jet is taking off in thirty. I’m picking you up as soon as I land—”

“Mykel, do you realize it’s early morning when you land? Don’t waste your time. I’m not coming with you.”

“Baby—”

“I’m sorry—”

“Adley, I gave you two days to think. I know you’re still angry with me, but we need to talk, and this split-up, you staying in the other house, doesn’t do any good in our marriage. You a