Chapter 186

She had stumbled upon a heart wrenching story online once a case where a father, unwilling to spend time and energy on his son who suffered from bipolar disorder, had cold–heartedly chained the boy like a dog and locked him away in a cage.

When the story broke, the poor kid was found curled up in a corner of the cage, filthy and cold to the touch, breathless.

And just recently, a man from Fest City, eager to start over with his new flame, had mercilessly pushed his young son and daughter down the stairs, resulting in their tragic deaths.

Some people are supposed to be parents.

Others, it seems, are devils incomate.

She didn’t really know Tarin. Given that he might be the man who bullied her years ago, she felt animosity towards him.

He might not be a good guy, but there was no doubt in her mind that he was a good father.

The way he looked out for Elijah made that clear,

Elysia approached her snow–covered scooter, hesitated for a second, then wrapped the scarf he’d given her around her neck and left the neighborhood.

cozy bamier against

had Elysia disappeared than the photo of her sneaking a peek

I was just stiming up trouble, and accused me of being dramatic. Mom,

photo, her

good care of herself she could pass for forty. She was the

the other woman who had

mistress, his first

Donovan and gave birth to Nola, Donovan’s son met

that unfolded wasn’t something you could sum up in

describe Aileen in one sentence: she was ruthless and

City attending a high–society ladies‘ gathering when Nola got into trouble, and she rushed back only after a furious call from Donovan, demanding she

look innocent to you, the way she looks at Tarquin? No! I must find a way to get rid

call

act on impulse. Do you

Nola was livid.

It’s obvious she’s

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