Chapter 52

Samuel wasn't on guard against his cousin, and he got drugged. I couldn't help

but sigh.

Things were complicated in those wealthy families. My family was different, a straight line for generations, and then my mom added another member, making me the bonus kid.

Before I could crack a couple of jokes, Freddy's phone went

off.

I took a peek, not expecting it to be Antonio on the other end.

Freddy was busy navigating a turn, so he handed me the phone.

I paused for a beat, answered, and put it on the speaker. Antonio sounded desperate. The moment he got through, he blurted out, "Freddy, is Grace there?"

a look, grinning, "Yeah,

and just asked, "Can I speak to her? I want to ask

thing. She's right here with me. She can

a moment and then tentatively said, "Grace, could we talk

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a hint of a warning when he spoke. "What's the

and I are

we have a chat? It'll just take

hitting the brakes so hard that the car screeched to a halt by

been through backup after backup. Now you're trying to get with Grace? She's my sister! We've been friends for years. Don't push me to fly over there

was done with his tirade, Freddy ended the call and chucked

thought you said you weren't close?" I bit my lip, realizing the gig was up, and I laid out everything over the years. When

I should've told you about Alicia. Then

shook my head, a sense

and dumb. He kept our relationship a secret and didn't come back to see

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