Masuk“You murderer!” No A resounding slap followed those words from Katrina’s Mother-in-law. The entire extended family gasped in shock but no one made a move to help. Not even Katrina’s husband, Damon Winchester. He just stood there, watching lazily, like he always did while his mother berated her for every little thing. But this wasn’t little, no. This was more than the fine china dishes that were one of the family’s heirlooms which Katrina broke last thanksgiving and earned her harsh insults from her mother-in-law. This was nothing like the family dinner she made last Christmas that caused half the kitchen to catch fire, needing a renovation. This couldn't be compared to that afternoon in summer, when she knocked over an antique vase while dusting, freezing as it cracked clean down the middle and her mother-in-law murmured that Katrina’s touch spoiled anything of value. No. This was the death of the only woman who loved someone as unlovable as Katrina. The woman who raised her. The woman who constantly fought for Katrina’s place in the Winchester Family even when she didn’t belong. Alana Winchester, Damon’s grandmother. Like every other thing, it was all her fault. Everything Katrina touched turned to ashes.
Lihat lebih banyakCHAPTER SEVENTY-NINEKatelyn stared at her daughter across the dining table, completely caught off guard by the question. For a moment, she genuinely did not know what to say.Avery blinked at her innocently while waiting for an answer, twirling pasta around her fork like she hadn’t just turned her mother’s entire brain upside down.“Um…”Katelyn opened her mouth again.Then closed it. Because what exactly was she supposed to say to that?No, baby, he’s not going to be your father? Maybe? I don’t know? The child was only seven years old and somehow still managed to corner her emotionally better than most adults.Before Katelyn could force out a response, the sound of the doorbell suddenly echoed through the house.Relief hit her so quickly it was almost embarrassing.Saved by the bell.Literally.Katelyn exhaled quietly before standing up from the chair.“I’ll get that.”Avery immediately frowned. “But you didn’t answer my question.”Katelyn leaned down quickly and pressed a kiss again
CHAPTER SEVENTY-EIGHTBy the time Katelyn finally got Avery buckled into the backseat of the car, the little girl was still vibrating with excitement.“Mama, did you see me on the pirate ride?” Avery asked immediately the second Katelyn started the engine.Katelyn smiled faintly while pulling out of the parking lot. “Yes baby, the whole park did. You were screaming to be let out.” “I was not screaming.” Avery shot back. “I have a video.” Katelyn said, smirking. Her daughter couldn’t say anymore, she just huffed and crossed her arms. Katelyn laughed softly under her breath.The evening sun stretched warmly across the roads as they slowly drove away from the amusement park. Traffic was beginning to build slightly now with families returning home after long weekends and outings.Meanwhile Avery kept talking. And talking. Honestly, Katelyn didn’t know how one tiny human could have this many thoughts inside her head at once.“And then Chloe dropped her ice cream and stole Mia’s own and r
CHAPTER SEVENTY-SEVENThe amusement park was loud.Children screamed excitedly from somewhere near the rollercoasters while music played softly through hidden speakers around the park. The scent of popcorn, cotton candy and fried food floated through the warm afternoon air while parents trailed behind overly excited children carrying bags and drinks with visible exhaustion.Katelyn honestly loved it here. Mostly because Avery loved it. At the moment, Avery was running several feet ahead with Stella’s twin daughters while laughing loudly about something.It still startled Katelyn sometimes how old the twins looked now. The last time she blinked, they had been tiny little girls constantly sticking glitter stickers onto walls and eating crayons.Now? They were teenagers, tall, beautiful and of course, full of attitude. And somehow, despite being thirteen, they still adored Avery enough to drag her around everywhere with them willingly.The age difference didn’t even seem to matter. Proba
CHAPTER SEVENTY-SIXKatelyn wished there was a way she could rewind time, just for a few seconds she could take the back entrance and this run in with Kevin wouldn’t happen. He raised one brow slowly while folding his arms across his chest.He knew she had been avoiding him.Before coming into work that morning, she had literally confirmed that Kevin was supposed to be off duty today. But it was clearly wrong, and she walked straight into this trap completely unprepared.Fantastic.Kevin tilted his head slightly. “Good morning.” Katelyn blinked quickly before forcing herself to smile. “Morning.”His eyebrow lifted higher. The silence stretched suspiciously.Katelyn suddenly became deeply interested in adjusting the strap of her bag.“You disappeared,” Kevin finally said.“I did not disappear.”Kevin stared at her. Then very deliberately, he pulled his phone from his pocket.“I called you four times.” Katelyn cleared her throat.“And texted you eleven times.”“That sounds excessive












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