Chapter 718:

Her voice grew louder, drawing the attention of nearby passersby. “Omar, what—are you afraid of? You’ve got the entire Herrera family behind you. Don’t let her attitude intimidate you.”

Omar’s confidence began to return, bolstered by Aliza’s words. He puffed up his chest slightly, remembering the heart he carried inside him—Kristopher’s sister’s heart. That had to mean something, right?

Feeling emboldened, Omar stepped forward, his gaze flicking over Carrie in a way that made her skin crawl. “I don’t mind that you’re divorced,” he said, his tone almost self-congratulatory. “I’m open-minded—I don’t care about traditional stuff like purity. If you give me a chance, I’ll treat you really well.” Omar’s confidence grew further as he spoke. Years of pent-up frustration and hormones bubbled to the surface.

He found himself imagining things that made his breath quicken.

Carrie took a step back, instinctively distancing herself from him. She refused to dignify his words with a response.

As she turned to leave, Omar reached out to grab her hand.

if she’d been burned. Her eyes flashed with fury, and without hesitation, she kicked him squarely in the groin. “Get lost!”

even have time

full force, a figure appeared out of nowhere, pulling Omar

retracted her leg, her balance faltered,

supporting Omar with one hand, instinctively reached out with his other to steady

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his hand away as she took a step

cold, piercing gaze locked

looked away, unable to meet her eyes, and pressed his lips together tightly. Finally, he spoke, his voice strained. “Carrie,

call from the hospital, saying that Omar had suddenly checked out.

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