iend had been Ezekiel Simmons, Kasper's cousin. She would often

t Kasper had never ev

overnment clearances, he was the ultimate prize for every socialite. A man who possessed every conceivable advantage-background, intellect

made Hayden cur

r the first time that Hayden realized the old saying was true. She had a boyfriend, yet she had a

s his tablet screen. His tone was flat, yet laced wi

uffered a mild concussion, Hayden.

en f

y head?

look. He picked up the landline

me

ely ignored her existence. The atmosphere in the room was

rom the outside. Mrs. Hayes stood at the t

please com

bewilderment, Hayden o

tes. Instead, she walked her to a small bedroom tucke

d briskly. "Mr. Avery has to go to the company tomo

ns, Mrs. Hayes left Hayden stan

nd was a co

er knees and sobbing softly. Hearing the commotion, she immediately dropped

't want to sleep a

e girl's features were almost a carbon copy of her own. Hayden'

d a da

ayden crouched down and gathered t

an

shly steamed custard bun. It made a person want to take a b

her voice trembling uncontrollably,

yden's forehead. She offered sweet, childish comfort. "Mommy, no pain, no pai

u

her soul lea

she had not only slept with Kasper Ave