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.

scarf was soft, a cozy bamier against the

the photo of her sneaking a peek at Tarquin was

make a play for Tarquin! Dad said I was just stiming up trouble, and accused me of being dramatic. Mom, can’t you see? Am I

photo,

care of herself she could pass for forty.

was Donovan’s second wife, the other woman who had successfully climbed her way

mistress, his first

mamed Donovan and gave birth to Nola, Donovan’s son met his untimely death.

drama that unfolded wasn’t something you could sum up in a few

Aileen in one sentence:

into trouble, and she rushed back only after a furious call from Donovan, demanding

up, Mom! Does she look innocent to you, the way she looks at Tarquin? No! I

to make a call when Alleen snatched her phone

you, Nola? Stay cool–headed in the face of trouble. Don’t act on impulse.

Nola was livid.

I need to investigate? It’s obvious

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