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?"

me a look, grinning,

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

right here with me. She

then tentatively said, "Grace,

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caught on that something was off, giving me a couple of sideways looks. His voice had a hint of a warning when he spoke. "What's the big secret? Why can't I listen? You're not trying to get advice from Grace on how to

deeply, "Alicia and I

a chat? It'll just take

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

backup. Now you're trying

the call and chucked

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

I should've told you

my head, a sense of warmth spreading through

stubborn and dumb. He kept our relationship

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