Chapter 363

Chapter 363

Sabrina nodded, looking away. "She made me believe that I told you, you'd turn on me. That you'd try to take Lexie away or-" She shook her head. "I was young, scared and I had no one. She was the only person who offered to help me."

I exhaled sharply, trying to keep my emotions in check. "And now? Why are you here in the capital?"

She hesitated, her fingers twisting in her lap. "Diana brought me here," she admitted. "She wants me to go to the press, to tell everyone about Lexie and turn it into a scandal that will destroy you."

My jaw clenched. "And do you want that?"

“No,” she said quickly, shaking her head. "I never wanted any of this. I don't want to treat Lexie like she's some dark secret. I love her more than anything."

"Then why are you even considering it?" I asked, my frustration slipping through.

"Because I don't have a choice!" Her voice cracked as she looked up at me, desperation in her eyes. "I can't afford to take care of myself, let alone Lexie. I have nothing. No money, no job, no home of my own. Diana is the only one keeping me from losing everything. And if I refuse her..." She trailed off, her meaning clear.

She was trapped.

steadying myself. This wasn't just about me. This was about my daughter. A little girl who had no idea

eyes again, my decision was made. "I'll take care of you both,"

Sabrina's eyes widened. "What?"

anymore," I said. "You and Lexie-you'll have what you need. I won't let either of you suffer because

parted in shock, as if she hadn't even considered that possibility. "You would

said simply. "Of course, I

"I... I don't

told her. "You don't have to

nodded again, exhaling

before speaking again, my heart pounding.

trying to gauge whether she could trust me.

said softly.

tangled with something else- something deeper. This was only

I would do whatever

I knew the

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