Aria's POV
I was ready for whatever drama Vanessa was bringing, braced for the hurricane I knew she could unleash. She looked furious at first, her eyes blazing with barely contained rage, her entire body radiating hostility. Then, like a switch had been flipped, her gaze softened. Her shoulders slumped, and I watched as tears began to well up in her eyes.
"Look, I'm not here for trouble. I just... I just want my child." Her voice cracked, and the tears spilt over, streaming down her perfectly made-up face.
She broke down right there in my foyer, her body shaking with sobs that looked almost convincing. Almost.
I'd known Vanessa too well and watched her manipulate situations with the skill of a seasoned actress. If she could pull that stunt with the social media video about my security
