Saving Mr. Stirling by Daphne Stone

Author:Daphne Stone [Stone, Daphne]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Joel & Grace Publishing
Published: 2023-12-30T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 13

The mention of Crystal's name sends a jolt through Luke. His grip on the phone tightens unconsciously, a mix of shock and confusion washing over him. Crystal Cavendish – a name he hadn't expected to resurface in such a manner.

He leans against the wall, trying to process the information. The memories of Crystal, once tucked away, now flood back with startling clarity.

As Luke stands there, the revelation about Crystal triggers a cascade of fragmented memories. They come in flashes, disjointed and vivid, piecing together the moments leading up to the accident.

He recalls driving the car, the dashboard lights casting a soft glow in the darkness. Beside him, Crystal's voice rises and falls, her words sharp with emotion. They were arguing, their conversation escalating into a heated exchange. The details of the dispute are hazy, but the tension and frustration are clear in his recollection.

Crystal's face, illuminated intermittently by passing streetlights, is a mixture of anger and distress. Her hands gesture emphatically as she speaks, her voice a mix of accusation and desperation.

Luke remembers trying to focus on the road, his grip tightening on the steering wheel. The sound of traffic, the hum of the engine, and Crystal's voice all blend into a cacophony of noise in his mind.

As the memories continue to flood back, Luke can feel the stress of that night, the weight of their words hanging heavy in the car. The argument reaches a peak, but the exact words are lost in the chaos of his fragmented recollections.

The flashbacks are intense, leaving Luke feeling unsettled. He takes a deep breath, trying to steady himself against the rush of emotions brought on by these sudden, vivid memories.

Luke, still reeling from the rush of memories and the emotional weight they carry, speaks into the phone with a heavy voice. "Seth, I'll call you back later. Please cancel all my plans for today and reschedule the meetings for tomorrow."

Seth, on the other end, responds with an understanding tone but then adds, "Luke, just a reminder, you're scheduled to travel to Switzerland this weekend for the Quinston conference."

Luke pauses, the reality of his responsibilities momentarily pushing aside the turmoil of his thoughts. He takes a deep, steadying breath, trying to reconcile the demands of his professional life with the personal revelations he's just experienced.

"I get it. Thanks for the reminder," Luke finally says.

He ends the call, standing there for a moment, lost in thought.

As Luke makes his way back inside, the weight of his newly resurfaced memories presses heavily on his mind. The argument with Crystal, the tension in the car, the unclear events leading up to the accident – all these fragments swirl in his head, creating a storm of stress and confusion.

He's torn between the need to process these revelations himself and the desire to share them with Noelle. Part of him yearns to open up to her, to seek solace in her understanding and support. Yet, another part hesitates, wary of burdening her with his turmoil or altering the lightness of their burgeoning relationship.

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