SHE WAS JUST THE MAID NO ONE NOTICED—UNTIL SHE TOOK THE SLAP MEANT FOR A LITTLE GIRL, AND THE MOST FEARED MAN IN THE HOUSE SAW EVERYTHING

doorway as though searching for an exit. When Mariana entered, both children straightened. Diego almost smiled before stopping himself under Patricia’s gaze.

Patricia’s lips curved. “What is this?”

Victor did not respond.

A moment later, Alejandro entered the dining room.

No tie. Sleeves rolled at the wrists. Calm in a way that made everyone more uneasy.continue reading …