It has been claimed that Britney was making tearful phone calls to Justin even before she filed for divorce from Kevin Federline last week.
A source told Britain's Grazia magazine: "Justin said Britney has called him crying a number of times about her relationship with Kevin. She has gone through an excruciating time. It's very sad. She doesn't want anybody to feel sorry for her or see her as a victim. She has been trying for months to make it work for the sake of her children."
Spears filed for divorce last week after allegedly catching hubby Kevin with another woman in a New York hotel. More?
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