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

where you were perfect.”

Tears filled Daniela’s eyes. “That’s cruel.”

Mariana nodded. “Yes. Truth feels cruel when you’ve been protected from it.”

Ernest slammed his hand on the table. “Enough.”

Alexander looked up.

Ernest lowered his hand, anger still there. “You think marrying money makes you powerful now?”

Mariana almost smiled. “You still don’t understand.continue reading …