Michael heared these words, and the anger surged even further. "May loved you so much, for Pete's sake. She left everything behind in Riddleton just to be with you in Northbridge. But you? For a fling, you go her killed, and now my granddaughter is missing without a trace. Paolo, how can May rest in peace knowing this?"

Paolo collapsed to his knees, blood from a gash on his forehead mixing with tears as they streamed down his cheeks.

"I'm so sorry. I swear I'll find my daughter and get to the bottom of May's death."

James kicked him in the belly, and his voice was tight with fury. "Paolo, if you don't find that kid, you better be ready to grovel and apologize to May in hell."

The kick sent Paolo sprawling backwards, spitting blood, until his lower back crashed into the coffee table. Ignoring the searing pain, he scrambled back to his knees.

He approached Paolo, handing him a towel. His voice was grave. "Didn't that woman have

at the

down due to new

His eyes, though dimmed with age, glistened with tears. "May was such a gem, but she was conned by a mere showgirl. Eddie, James, you

But what about Paolo

was already in tears. "Just keep them out of my sight. Seeing them only reminds me of my poor daughter and granddaughter. Is the child

distressed, but he recalled lan's words and held back. "Grandma, I believe Mom's

were cast out by the York family,

won't be a burden to you any longer. I'll leave on my own, find a place to hide away. It just means I'll never see you again, and I'll miss you terribly." She collapsed into Paolo's chest, her cries

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