CHAPTER 23
CARMEN
Noon had passed when Carmen’s driver stopped in front of her apartment. She couldn’t help but smile as she thought of the place as her home. It felt like it had been ages since she’d left the mansion she had lived in with Franco. That place was huge and opulent, and didn’t reflect her at all. Honestly, she had no intention of ever going back. Somewhere during the past month, her home had changed into where Sy and Vince were. They had made her stronger, not only in body but also in mind.
Last night, when Sy had thrown her against the wall, was a testament of that. Not too long ago, she would have turned near catatonic with fear at that outburst of violence. She wasn’t sure how it had happened, but she felt stronger and more resilient than ever.
And she intended to shar
