Bella was everything to Dorothy. She was the last of her kin, her rock, the one person she had grown up with and relied on through thick and thin.

In the realm of family, Dorothy had no other choice. She had just this one blood tie.

Even if Bella wasn't the best at expressing herself, with more scolding than soothing, Dorothy knew every harsh word was rooted in love.

As for Maxton Sanchez, as far as Dorothy was concerned, he might as well have been six feet under.

But Everett was different. He was blessed with a father's love, a mother's favor, the support of friends who were like brothers, and the admiration of countless others...

Each of these bonds weighed heavily on him.

Dorothy couldn't bear to think of the pain Everett must feel, forcing his eyes shut and pushing aside the weight of these ties to help her out.

court yet; there's still a chance to turn things around! If you want revenge, Heather's life is yours for the taking! Even if you don't want it, I won't let her off the hook. As for Everett's mother... you just need to let go of the pursuit, and I'll handle the rest." Jonathan had thought it through. He couldn't ask his son to say these things to Dorothy; it was something he had to do himself.

dark! You know how manipulative Heather can be! She's constantly using favors to trap people, pretending to look out for Everett while convincing his mother to take you out. Meanwhile, she's scheming to drag the whole Lopez family into her mess, thinking they'll be her shield if the truth comes out!" If only Jonathan had the power to turn back time! He would have

her get away.” "But your mom's gone!" "Does that mean a promise to the dead doesn't count?" Jonathan frowned. "Think it over and get

getting tangled up again after

versus a lifetime of

was his last card

her, staying silent as she watched Jonathan's car drive away until

long time before slowly making her

the room, she saw Everett about

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