MasukSawyer's revulsion was undisguised. It stabbed Kate in the heart, making her feel awful.After he left, Taryn and the other maids prepared the seafood to be cooked. With a chef around, the dishes couldn't go wrong.However, Kate was left to cook her own food. She was too exhausted to do anything spe
"Can't you just tell me why? Why do you have to torture me like this?" Kate couldn't stand the bitterness that was now her life. The more she tasted it, the more she missed the peace and stability she'd had in the past.And the more she thought about that, the more agonizing her life felt right now.
Sawyer shot Kate a look. "Go ahead and call the cops. I'm guessing you're already thinking of ways to save yourself, anyway. Remember that this is your only chance, though."Kate's heartbeat turned erratic. Then, she felt like something was crawling under her skin, bringing goosebumps with it. It ma
Early the following day, Kate huddled up in her room to hide from Sawyer's torment. She thought about the past few months, feeling like she'd been stuck in a dream.Initially, she'd thought that she'd met her lucky charm, her true love, and a godlike man who favored her. But now, she was stuck in th
Almost instantly, Lauren could tell what Carter was thinking. She slammed a hand against the table, startling him and the kids, making them turn to look at her.She exasperatedly said, "Come on, they're already eight. It's not that big a deal for them to occasionally eat something unhealthy, right?
Rhea and George left as Kate watched them with despair and resignation.Lauren wasn't in a hurry to leave, though. A delicate gift bag hung from her arm. It carried the gift Sawyer had prepared for her and the other two.She sized Kate up. "Are you in trouble?"Kate's nerves twitched. She hated to a







