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.

case hasn't gone to 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

because Everett's mother was kept in the 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

unswayed. "I made a promise to my mom that I wouldn't let the person who killed 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 back to me; you don't have to decide right now. You know whether you're happy with Everett, whether it's been a good time. Think about him; think about your

Jonathan didn't interfere with Dorothy and Everett getting tangled up again after he

the dead versus a lifetime of happiness; Jonathan believed Dorothy would

course, this was his

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

time before slowly making her way

she entered the room, she saw Everett about to rush out in search of

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