d more than her share over the past year, not just a year but seven years of punishment

ded. She shouldn't let herself break completely. Erin had misunderstood

She went to the bathroom and l

me responsibility for the death of Orion's brother, Dary

e man was adept at concealing his feelings; she detected no anger, pity

ed Orion's

hat you saw." She wou

She had put Orion out of her mind for seven ye

*

his chest tightened upon hearing her sobs from inside the room. He fe

n it

iliar with her story, he found the need to compose hi

standing there. He tried to speak,

alcohol, he dialed Mr

the phone, he could sen

ather bequeathed fifty percent of the company. Mr. Arvesso, his dad, also possesses fifteen percent of the shares in the office. Curre

s right from his Uncle Rod. He recalled the letter Rod had left for his father. It was as if Rod were

es from Rod Lawrence. And as the largest shareholder,

te for the board members again because it's been a year

s good

his friend Marco, an investigator he had collabor

information about M

re you certain this wom

imace

y?"

ports on different police station

eart raced in

n't want Miss Villaverde to come to harm. It's just perplexing... Last month, she faced a complaint from Mr. Yu. They didn't officially report it; instead, they settled it disc

'what' was the only word he could muster

s death? Why would you marry Erin Villaverde? Sh

hin the group outweighs our commitment to serving the comm

Does she have a chi

enna Silva, who was also involved at 'that' time and is now Miss Villaverde's cousin. Oh, by the way, the ex I'm talking about her

e was a threat

he already ha

t?!"

Marco's cheek. But really, what does it

ince she separated from Michael, Boss M's son. N

s, man

ouse where she lives has no elec

as as if he could hear Erin crying. And then, he

the alcohol. 'Damn

woman, yet he also f

*

eight months pregnant, awaited the imminent arrival of her child, prompting he

on't like seeing your face right now! My child might come

had only experienced Tinder and hookups, avoiding comm

I have a can

. Drew stood up and went to

this have something to do with Er

s."

ily asked, referring to their yo

ca yet. She'll freak out.

in acknowl

. He hesitated, mindful not to touch her rounded belly, understanding the sensitivity of her traumatic

ss in my stomach because I'm about to give

hed and handed Orio

hat woman. I haven't forgotten what happened when Daryl died. M

ect on how much could have transpired with Daryl if he hadn't passed away. The grief

nternal conflict. He was irritated with himself because the inten

ur plan?" Lily

a year, I'll vanish. No marriage. She won't receiv

used. A glint appeared in his eyes, prompting Li

ew!

flawless plan... just be carefu

Lauren's story because he had onc

't end up