long fingers. It splattered onto the expens

to a nearby trash can. He di

llowed silently as Finnegan walked toward the

for air. Her chest rose and fell in rapid, shallow

led a single sheet of paper from

r the initial phase of the a

per. Her eyes scann

ing of zeros that ma

ed drugs just to keep him alive," Dr. Finch said. "And I have to warn you, yo

octor. She gripped the paper so

d stumbled ou

ire door at the end of the hall a

hind her, cutting off the beep

lid down the rough concrete wal

ace in her knees

rom her throat, echoing lou

eaked open. Alde

corner, shaking violently. P

nee beside her. He reached into his pocket and p

shares in the firm. I'll put the Long Island hous

face was wet with tears, bu

ed his h

rag you down anymore. You already lost your mother

e shoulders. His grip w

yelled. "You would rather watc

d herself out

bought with your future!" she s

hat tone. He knew her pride wa

n't you go to his real father? W

t sliced straight into the deepes

ed. The cold sta

tan penthouse. Rain was lashing ag

er. He threw a massive check

ie me down. It's pathetic, and it won't secure your place as Mrs. Mcconnell." The memory of his cold, dismissive eyes burned behind her eyeli

head. She let out a

she wh

ed the back of her shirt. She couldn't pull enoug

ghtly. He lunged forward and pul

e," he whispered, rubbing

ack subsided. Emerson

ce. She pushed Alden away and grabb

ey myself," she said

hadows of the landing, a man in a janit

click

xact moment Alden held Em

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