Forbidden bonds
“Don’t worry, honey. Everything’s going to be okay.”
But she shook her head, her voice raw. “He won’t show up.”
Mr. Wills looked down, surprised. “Why would you say that?”
She swallowed hard, her eyes shadowed with dread. “He couldn’t care less about the money. He just wants Noah and me to suffer.”
Mr. Wills squeezed her hand, pressing a gentle kiss to her forehead. “Don’t worry,” he whispered.
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Back in the car, Nick’s gaze drifted to the toy car Noah had given him. He picked it up, running his fingers over it, feeling a pang of guilt. “I don’t like this,” he whispered.