chilling breeze given off by the air-conditioner wafted a sweet fragrance into Kayla's sullen nostri

which had a few colorful furniture, Kayla wondered if

e never expected an enemy to handle her with riches. She expected the wo

7:30p.m. Trust me, you would not want to annoy Anthony or put me in trouble. Also, if you need anything, press the button b

t to give in to all Anthony's desires. She walked over to the bed and sat there, downcast. Her life was on

‘everything that has a beginning also has an end’. Therefore, she might somehow

for what's next. She put her worn clothes in a laundry basket beside the bathroom door; then she walked to the bathtub. Am

e world calls ‘pacifier’. Not only did Anthony's intention and identity plunge Kayla's mind

remorse that preys on her mind and threatens to tear her life apart. The overwhelming feeling of guilt comes haunt

head, the memories of the day she lied against Clinton filled her head. She knew the whole truth. Sh

d passed away. Kayla could die, if that is the only way to get over the heavy guilt wrestlin

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the knucklehead started sending you threats through my landline, which I still can't tell how they managed to get my landline digits. I'm afraid if we don't get t

s in his house natatorium, his eyes fixed

ssue. The raven-haired, good-looking bachelor in his early thirties seemed like he urgently drove to Anthony

seholes refuse to sp

t have your contact, or

glance that almost struck the secretary as a glare because Anthony had t

ony's appearance frightens them. Frank shrugged and pouted his lips fleetingly

to speak with the main person. Did the

a week now, so nothing about the threats

said, handing a small e

d. Frank seemed as though the content in the envelope had the tendency to unnerve

elope and opened it to re

They can hit the target at anytim

ed until they almost met in the middle. The threat letter came off childish,

en complications, I suggest you move out of your current location until the son of a

here near catching them

t how clever they ar

e end of the pool. After she drew Anthony's attentio

said, then motio

alked

his voice as he asked, “Are you kidding me? You're serio

” Anthony ignored his question a

gged, his mouth opened in a grin, and

thony's time? Even though she could delay in some situation and for some reason, she could not af

s, and another towel covering her hair to dry up water from it. Oftentimes, she tighte

ry her hair when her eyes caught a glim

he doubted and apprehended what sh

ning fury dashed over her ashen face. She hated what her eyes were seeing that left her upset. As if the nightclot

ng laying on top of it. And a navy, buttock-length, lacy,

? Who would wear that because she definitely can’t wear such a thing in

that attract men. Growing up, people called her ‘God’s own child’ because of the

girls alone; not in a man's house. A man who's neither her husband, fiancé, nor h

good nightwear, maybe a complete set of p

set was

nd emotions threatened to wrest tears out of her eyes but she only whimpered an

e prompt yet they gave her the wrong clothes to wear, frustrat

asked her to press the button beside her bed in case she needs anything. Kayla sighed when

only but fifteen seconds, Amy c

yla must be worrying about something, and Amy knew that pretty well.

twear on the bed. Amy did, so she must know why she's worried. Kayla tried to repress the ange

orry, but you must choose one of them as it

preference,” Amy's words cast a cloud on Kayla's mood until it

as she said, “I am telling you, Miss Kayla. It is important that you pick

, please.” what Kayla could not do was to go against he

d tell him about it, he might be forced to do it himself

n my behalf, please.” Kayla finally let the tears down when the fear that her last hope would despair skunked her soul. S

. Amy looked like she wanted to help Kayla — but it was hard for her

—she now gazed in despair. “Dress up quickly. It's almost ti

. The abysmal feeling of sadness tore Kayla's heart in two. She froze in place, mystified. Count

othing. Her family might not be able to save her from Anthony, Amy could do nothing, sh

nd make him hurt her. Kill herself, maybe that will satisfy him e

ere her