e grand foyer, her face set in stone

e charity auction," she lied smoothly. "Tak

hout Kendrick there to explicitly de

use, flanked by two massive guards. She desperately looked around for a ba

an elegant, understated Chanel suit wal

ick's late mother was a Yates, that made Karen his aunt by mar

out and gently linked her arm through Cora's. "Cora, da

a saint. She endured her husband Bayard's violent bipolar outburst

Karen poured a cup of premium Darjeelin

Karen asked, her voice dripping with concern. "Is K

ed to tell Karen about the safe and the medical report. But

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expertly pressed against the inside of Cora's wrist, feeling her puls

noted gently. "Are you eatin

al affection, nodded. "Kendrick gives m

crossed Karen's gentle fa

bsession with control... it comes from a place

Cora's delusion that Kendrick w

ard Yates stormed in, his eyes wild and ma

ile!" Bayard screamed, spit flying

he sofa, pulling her knees to her ch

er feet, placing her body between th

, glaring at Bayard. "Do

llway. They rushed in and physically drag

s hands, kissing her knuckles. "You are s

ver to her desk and pulled out a

custom-blended aromatherapy wax. It will help

g with gratitude. In this terrifying

ing hands, letting out a long, ragged sob. She reached for her phone with shaking fingers and dialed her therapist's