Chapter 50 Chapter 50 After leaving the Sullivan Mansion, Charles slid into his Rolls Royce. He rested his hand on the windowsill, the night breeze still muggy with lingering heat. Lighting a cigarette, he took a slow drag. As smoke curled around him, his eyes narrowed with a dangerous glint.

Chapter 49 Chapter 49 Charles noticed Teresa’s tone had softened, so he dropped the sharpness in his voice. “Why don’t you come by tomorrow? I want to talk to you about something.” Teresa replied, “Whatever it is, you can say it over the phone.” She leaned against the headboard, not

Chapter 48 Chapter 48 Troy was always like this–completely carefree, never worrying about what anyone thought. Even though Teresa was married and had a kid, he still couldn’t help but tease her a little. Honestly, he’d probably even whistle at any female who happened to walk by. With a guy

Chapter 47 Chapter 47 Seeing Charles come in, Yolanda quickly slipped on her slippers and ran over to greet him. “Hi, Daddy.” Charles bent down and gently touched her cheek. “Why aren’t you in bed yet?” Yolanda said, “I was waiting for you, Daddy.” Charles picked her up and carried

Chapter 46 Teresa wanted to say something else, but Hector cut her off. “Teresa, how about keeping me company and watching the stars for a while? Once we’re back in Riverdale, we won’t get to see scenery like this anymore.” With Hector making such a request, Teresa couldn’t bring herself

Chapter 45 The phone rang at just the right moment, and Teresa was grateful for the interruption. She wasn’t sure what Hector wanted to say, but she could more or less guess what was on his mind. They might be fellow disciples, but someone who always took her side for

Chapter 44 Chapter 44 After finishing up with the medicine in the afternoon, Teresa headed off to work. Hector drove her back to the Sullivan Mansion that evening. As Teresa reached for the car door to get out, Hector was already out first. He opened the door for her, then

Chapter 43 Chapter 43 Teresa must have twisted her ankle; no matter how hard she tried, she just couldn’t straighten up for a long while. Someone reached out to support her, and when Teresa turned around in surprise, she realized it was Hector. Her eyes grew red and her nose

Chapter 42 Chapter 42 Chapter 42 The next day, after her shift ended at noon, Teresa headed to a nearby restaurant. She was used to being by herself; she always did things on her own. As soon as she walked in, a waiter greeted her. “Table for one, Miss?” Teresa

Chapter 41 Chapter 41 Chapter 41 Inside the sleek black Rolls Royce, Charles and Yolanda sat in the back seat. Yolanda had been crying for what felt like forever, and though she’d finally stopped, she still couldn’t stop trembling with sobs. After a while, Naomi emerged from the school gates.