Herbert stared blankly into Vince's anxious eyes, blurting out, "Left side of her

chest-pink-heart-shaped."

Vince collapsed into the passenger seat, numb with shock. So it was true. Jessica

really was his Salome his long-lost little sister.

Timothy.

Within seconds, Vince's eyes brimmed red, his fists clenched so tight his arms

trembled. His teeth ground together audibly.

Herbert realized the truth must have matched. He hadn't expected Vince to care

so much about Jessica-or to have been relentlessly asking about her childhood

because he suspected she was the Zimmerman family's missing daughter.

With guilt heavy in his voice, Herbert muttered, "I'm sorry..."

Vince's reply was hoarse, "It's not your fault. I should have known."

Just as the words left his mouth, Vince's phone rang, slicing through the tension.

He picked it up. Timothy's name flashed across the screen.

Seeing that familiar name, Vince felt a murderous rage stir inside him.

He answered.

Timothy's voice was cold and calm. "Take Salome home. The family's waiting to

bring her back."

He'd given in.

He was letting Jessica go-letting her return to the family she belonged to, letting

her go somewhere he might never see her again.

He couldn't use Jessica's life as a gamble just to patch up a marriage that was

already beyond repair.

"Vince-"

Before Timothy could get out another word, Vince's voice exploded, nearly

me Vince! Why the hell didn't

that night?"

for a heartbeat. Vince didn't even bother

learned, he simply roared, cursing, "You

need

Timothy was left with nothing but the

of composure, was suddenly in pieces.

"Turn the car around. I need to see

sister."

Herbert like a punch to the chest. He spun the

to Jessica's front

scrambled out the moment

the

to catch

with Herbert supporting him, Vince could barely

memories-Salome, as a child, calling

sweet,

was only a step from the door, but it

sneak into his bed when she was

"Big brother, Salome loves you so

walked faster,

from behind, "Wait for

got in trouble and

no

food and promise

Grandpa to help.

when the family discussed arranged

I have to be engaged to Yates? I like

never heard anyone call

"Big brother..."

before

first time she

floor, he was the

to; chubby arms

like little bells.

big brother..."

her in his arms, and she would

feather-light.

there, almost within reach,

never realized it.

at The Gilded Whisper

trap.

he'd realized sooner-she wouldn't have

"Salome... My Salome..."

from Herbert's arms and

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