Page 191 of The Baby Twist

“Well, no. I’m in jail, 24thprecinct.

“JAIL!” he shouted. “Where are the kids?”

“They’re with Melissa at the park.”

“Ma’am, your time is up,” the officer said.

I held up one finger to him.

“Miles, I’m being charged with assault.”

Chapter Thirty-Eight

Miles

“Assault! Who did you assault?”

“Renae Rich. I’ll tell you about it later. They’re making me hang up. Help me, Miles!”

“Hello? Stella?” I shouted. “Fuck!” I jumped out of bed and grabbed my aching balls.

Scrolling through my phone, I dialed Elijah Wolfe.

“Elijah Wolfe,” he answered.

“Elijah, it’s Miles Bradshaw.”

“Hey, Miles. How are you?”

“I wish I could tell you I was good, but my wife’s been arrested.”

“Arrested? For what?”

“Assault.”

“Which precinct did they take her to?”

“The 24thprecinct.”

“I’m on my way.”

“Thanks, Elijah. I’ll meet you there.”

I threw on a pair of sweatpants and a sweatshirt. I couldn’t believe this. What on earth would possess my wife to assault Renae Rich? I hailed a cab to the 24thprecinct.

“May I help you?”

“I’m Miles Bradshaw. My wife is being held here.”

“Her name?”

“Stella Bradshaw.”

“Her attorney is with her now. You may have a seat over there.”

“Thank you.”

I pulled out my phone and called Levi. Laurel answered his phone.