Rewriting My Heart's Fate

My face turned serious, and I said with determination, "I'd do anything for Zach, even if it means putting my life on the line. If Murphy and the others keep pushing me, they can't blame me when things get ugly!"

Madison nodded, looking thoughtful. "I've never seen you this mad before. I guess a mother's love really is the strongest thing. You'd give up everything for your kid."

"Yeah, exactly," I said, my gaze unwavering. "I've gone a whole year without Zach, and it feels like a lifetime. I can't lose him again. I'll get him back, no matter what it takes."

Madison stared at me for a moment, then let out a long sigh. "I get it. If I had a kid, I'd probably go to any lengths, too, but you're putting yourself out there by doing this. Murphy still has no clue it was you on the phone with him."

Then, she hesitated as if having trouble finding the right words, before adding, "But Murphy's got way too much power. I'm worried that with just the two of us—"

I scoffed and cut her off. "That's exactly why I need to get everyone on my side. I want both the people in the underworld and the law to see what a piece of trash Murphy really is. And if he still doesn't fall in line, I'll make sure he's done for!"

Madison was shocked, staring at me in disbelief. "Are you out of your mind? Going up against Murphy is like signing your death sentence."

gave a bitter laugh, my eyes hard with resolve. "Then let me face it. I'm done running and being scared.

her head helplessly. "Fine, I'm with you. But you better be certain. Once

I said calmly, my gaze steady and firm. "I'd give up everything for Zach. I

she nodded slowly. "I have to say, I respect your determination. Alright, I'm on

small smile and patted

trying to come up with a plan. Then, out of nowhere, an idea hit

you still have connections in

though I've been behind bars, none of the old contacts have forgotten

feeling reassured. "Perfect. Get in touch with them and have them come as soon as possible. We'll begin by putting the heat on Murphy

nowhere, I thought of something. "By the way, how's Vivian

rough couple of days, she's been pretty well-behaved.

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