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.

made contact, Carrie recoiled as if she’d been burned. Her eyes flashed with fury, and without hesitation, she kicked him squarely

didn’t even have time to

land with full force, a figure appeared out of

her leg, her balance

still supporting Omar with one hand, instinctively reached out

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as she took a step back

cold, piercing gaze locked onto

her eyes, and pressed his lips together tightly. Finally, he spoke, his voice strained. “Carrie, he… he’s the recipient of

had suddenly checked out.

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