ecca has clarified everything. Cease this unnecessary drama! You've always

or, her heart heavy w

ade was twisted by Rebecca into an act of tr

ecca, leaving Madelyn to wonder why she b

rp, almost regal in its disdain. "Does your

son? Did he join you both for Christmas? Does he know J

part ways, are you? So, what is the arrangement? Will Jason be a third

s?" Connor stepped forward, di

"How could you even suggest such a t

nd Connor, her silence deafening. She h

on's relationship no longer

ape this place, steeped

r eyes caught Jason standing by th

in his direction. It was that very silhouette that had first drawn her in at eigh

r, and when his eyes fell on the suitcase in

ng there long enough to catch e

e had heard, so be it-she had

at more do you demand?" Jason's voice

ion, I'm supposed to forgive and forget?"

ing. "What will appease you this time? A

fts whenever she was upset, but material

around her bag as she drew

r, but his expression soured when

ll come easily, you're mistaken," he

ning. I'm merely setting it right," Madelyn

a week prior, but lacked the c

his charade? Need I remind you, you agreed

e firm. "Because I was blind to th

"What did you expect? That I mar

ever, his icy demeanor revealing nothing, but deep within

saw it c

age was unmistakable-she

of the elite but lacked their polished upbringing. To h