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.

him, this was still his father. He approached Paolo, handing him a towel. His voice was grave. "Didn't that woman have any distinctive features? What did she call

was Mimi, a dancer at the Barna Nightclub. That's all

now long shut down due to new regulations. Finding

shook with rage. 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 must track her down. I want

worry. I'll find this woman. But what about Paolo

in tears. "Just keep them out of my sight. Seeing them only reminds me

but he recalled lan's words and held back. "Grandma,

the end, Paolo and Heidi were cast out by the York

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