THE MAFIA BOSS WAS SURROUNDED BY DOCTORS AS HE DIED—UNTIL AN 8-YEAR-OLD MAID’S DAUGHTER CHECKED UNDER HIS PILLOW AND EXPOSED WHAT HIS FIANCÉE HAD BEEN HIDING THERE NIGHT AFTER NIGHT

of blankets. Her mother stood near the foot of the bed holding towels, tears shining in her helpless eyes.

Vanessa stood beside Vincent with one hand beneath his pillow.

For the briefest moment, Lily saw something small and pale disappear beneath the pillowcase.

Then Vanessa turned.

Her eyes locked onto Lily standing in the doorway.

The expression on her continue reading …