Chapter 7

Before I could speak, Valeria burst into tears, clinging to Hudson.

"I just wanted to comfort her, baby,"

"But she... she accused me of wearing red on purpose, said I was disrespecting Noah. Then she tried to push me down the stairs!"

"I rushed here straight from the airport because I felt so sorry about Noah."

"I was just... I wasn't thinking about clothes. Hudson, you know how scared I get.

I'm terrified!" She dissolved into perfectly timed sobs.

Hudson's face darkened as he turned on me.

"You're the one who couldn't protect our son from that psycho. Valeria's trying to be kind, and you attack

Over a

if she's wearing red? Maybe Noah would've liked bright colors. Why are you being such a

bitch about it?"

I'm bitter?

at Noah's grave,

about being a good

you just tell the truth in front of

mom!"

clenched. "You're talking crazy. Our son died because you failed to protect him.

saved your life. You should be

serious help. Apologize to

wrapped herself around his neck, playing wounded. "It's

to hurt me... she lost her child. Let's be generous. My ankle's

in the

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