nds were shaking-not from sadness, but from a cold, s

er rolling stomach when the sound of a key turni

followed closely by Patricia and Jessica. They crowded the narrow entryway,

demanded, her eyes narrowing.

ne last chance to walk away with some dignity, Lana. This is a relinquishment agreement for th

lease don't be stubborn. Wayne is just worried about you. My family's legal team is... well, they're ruthless. I'd hate to see you go to pris

splay. "An apology? Or hush mon

ng a manicured finger at Lana's face. "Jessica is a true lady! You're nothing but a gutter ra

osit and every month's rent for the past three years. Wayne hasn't spent a

iority, she lashed out. She grabbed the mug of freshly brewed, sc

ne started, but

aring, blistering agony erupted across her skin, soaking instantly into her sweater. Sh

a, his hypocrisy reaching new heights. "Just sig

. The final thread holding ba

pitcher of iced lemon water she had prepared earlier. Without a se

la

Patricia's face. Her expensive mascara ran instantly

s eyes went bloodshot as he lunged at

vy, solid marble bookend from the console table. As Wayne's hand came

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of bone meeting ston

a with wide, shocked eyes. In three years, she had always been accomm

the shock, Lana stepped

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of a pistol shot. Wayne's head snapped to the s

e gentle facade completely shattering. Sh

e pregnant woman. "Take one more step, Jessica. I dare you. Keep pushing me,

na. She stumbled backward, tripping over the edge of the rug, an

door, pointing a shaking, furious fi

r wet face as Wayne dragged her toward the door. "I'll

d, slamming the heavy

ame ra

r chest heaved. Her neck and shoulder burned with angry red blisters,

ed on the floo

ed, Miss Day. Meridian's supply chain is completely frozen. The co

r faded into the background, replaced by a chillin

their office tomorrow morning. I want to look Wayne