HER FATHER PUSHED HER INTO THE FOUNTAIN AT HER SISTER’S WEDDING—THEN HER SECRET HUSBAND WALKED THROUGH THE DOOR

it cost her to keep this family intact longer than it deserved.”

The room shifted again.

Rodrigo’s father stepped forward cautiously. “Mr. Santillan, perhaps we can—”

Alexander didn’t raise his voice. He didn’t need to.

“Mariana needs dry clothes and an apology,” he said.

Ernest scoffed. “An apology? She threatened me.”

Mariana gave a small, tired laugh.continue reading …