Carter questioned if that was really something a mother would say.Tears welled up in Lauren's eyes. "Carter, I can't even defend myself. I have no proof. Are you really doubting me over his words? Do you really have no trust left in me?"There was a time she had his complete trust. He believed in h
Lauren's jaw tightened. She clearly saw the look Devan gave her. It was full of displeasure, even bordering on hostility."Devan!" She struck first. "I've always wanted to ask. Why are you so close to Rhea? And why are you contacting her in private?"Carter was surprised by that revelation. But when
Arielle and Adrian recoiled at Lauren's approach. Their eyes were wide with fear as they looked at her.Adrian shoved Lauren hard and yelled, "Go away! Don't touch Arielle!"Lauren's ankle hadn't fully healed. The push sent her tumbling backward, slamming her head against the edge of a cabinet.Just
"Since that's the case, I won't push it. I'll get going," Marcus said before he stood and left."Carter, he…" Lauren's face tightened with worry."I'll see him out," Carter said.At the villa gates, Carter called out, "Mr. Cain."Marcus stopped and turned back."I'm sorry, but I'll try to pull in ot
Lauren's mind was in complete turmoil.One lie always demanded another to cover it.She had managed to fool Carter for now, but what about Elena? What if Dexter had already said something to her? Would Elena still treat her the same if she heard rumors?Lauren shut her eyes for a moment, feeling dra
Lauren trembled, panic tightening her chest as tears slipped down her face. Deep down, she was terrified of losing Carter.Carter almost used all his strength to grip Lauren's face. "Dexter is freaking old! You actually…"He couldn't even bring himself to finish the sentence and let go of her face.