Calley could only shake her head at Sacred’s words. She would rather swallow the insult and ignore his rudeness than stoop to his level.When he received no answer from her, he spoke again. “Not only did he beat me bloody, but he also warned me never to show my face again. I lost a brother because o
She obeyed at once, lowering her head as she slipped into the back seat behind the driver. Sacred carried both of her suitcases himself, loading them into the trunk before sliding into the car. While he was still outside, the elderly driver turned his head slightly and asked,“Where to, Miss?”“Anyw
She drew in a deep breath before forcing her legs forward. There was no way to avoid Sacred. He stood too close to her path toward the AirTrain station. Pretending she hadn’t seen him was no longer an option.Just a few steps away, he suddenly straightened and blocked her way. She froze, her eyes lo
“Of course it’s none of my business,” Sacred muttered, adjusting the strap of his bag on his shoulder. He threw her a glance so void of interest it sliced through her composure, then turned his back and walked away toward the long rows of seats facing Boarding Gate 115.Her brows furrowed, suspicion
She had been overly dramatic the first night they met, ten years ago. She laughed too loudly, talked with exaggerated gestures, because she didn’t care what he or anyone else thought of her at that time.All her life, she had been cautious, careful of every move, every word. But that night, she want
Instead of going to the rental house in Laguna, Calley asked her Uncle Lito’s driver to take her directly to the airport. She had made up her mind. She would fly back to the United States after leaving Contreras. There, she could vanish into the noise of the world, hide herself in the crowd, and mak