HER BOYFRIEND SAVED HER IN HIS PHONE AS “FREE DINNER”—SO SHE CANCELED HIS BIRTHDAY RESERVATION AND LET HIS CARD GET DECLINED IN FRONT OF EVERYONE

to act like an adult,” Diego said.

Valeria closed her eyes. “Where is my grandmother’s necklace?”

Silence.

Then a laugh. “What?”

“My necklace is gone. So is the cash from my drawer.”

“Are you accusing me of stealing?”

“Yes.”

His tone sharpened. “Careful, Valeria.”

“No,” she said. “You be careful. That necklace is mine. It belonged to my grandmother. Bring continue reading …