No Strings Attached

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.

if Edwin hated him, this was still his father. He approached Paolo, handing him a towel. His voice was grave. "Didn't

name was Mimi, a dancer at the Barna

Barna Nightclub had been the biggest hotspot some twenty years ago, now long shut down due to new regulations. Finding that woman would be like finding a needle

with tears. "May was such a gem, but she was

woman. But what about

them out of my sight. Seeing them only

recalled lan's words and held back. "Grandma, I believe Mom's spirit in heaven is

Heidi were cast out by

without the brother's affection, she could only rely on Paolo. "I'm so sorry, Dad. It's all my fault you were kicked out by Grandpa. Don't worry. I 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