Kyle clenched his fists. An hour ago, he’d received intimate photos of his mother with that pretty boy. He never would’ve thought that sending Mia away through Charlie would attract an even scarier woman. Mia wanted her freedom. Since the Jones family couldn’t give it to her, she sold the secret to Denise… One wrong step led to lingering consequences—like a stubborn piece of gum you just couldn’t shake off. Annoying to no end. He walked over and sat down, face dark and cold. He got straight to the point: “So what does Mrs. Lawrence want? Want me to go save someone? Sorry, I’m not capable. Can’t help.” “Gabrielle, what do you think—does this big brother look handsome?” Denise gently turned her daughter’s face away from the window and pointed at Kyle with a soft voice. Gabrielle blink

