Chapter 48

"Damn, Curtis, you've actually got a girl now? Come on, introduce us already!" Marcus teased, nudging him as they left the crowded bar.

Curtis just grinned. "It's not even official yet. Maybe another time."

Isaac watched Curtis's hurried retreat and smirked. "What do you think, should we follow him? I want to see what kind of angel could make Curtis finally fall for someone."

McNeil, trailing behind the group, didn't share their enthusiasm. "You guys go ahead. I'm taking Violet home-it's getting late."

Outside, the night air bit through their jackets, cold enough to make them quicken

their steps.

Victoria realized she'd left her purse inside and turned back to find it. Ailie waited outside for Curtis, alone.

As Victoria stepped out with her bag, she almost collided with McNeil, who had Violet and Gwyneth with him. Marcus and Isaac were close behind.

in his tracks, clearly not expecting to

just as surprised-was Victoria following

Violet was his legitimate girlfriend, free to stand beside him in the open. If word got out about

heart pounded- what if Gwyneth called

was here, so she just kept her cool and walked past them, her face unreadable. Gwyneth, on the other hand, was genuinely anxious. She thought her mom was there to take her home, so she instinctively hid behind Violet's legs, making no move to

up?" Isaac and Marcus

forcing himself to move on. "Nothing. Let's

Gwyneth in tow, McNeil clenched his fists, then relaxed

purse and headed over to meet Ailie.

Gwyneth couldn't help but glance out the window. She saw Victoria get into Curtis's car and tugged on Violet's sleeve. "Daddy, Mommy just left with that

crouched down to Gwyneth's level, gently pressing a finger to ker lips. "Shh, Gwyn. That's

face darkened visibly. "Get in the car. I'll take you both

villa she once shared with McNeil. When Curtis had asked where she

the housekeeper, opened the door and blinked in shock. "Ma'am? Is that you? Oh my

two other maids, and together they helped the tipsy

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