His Heart, Her Sin
was thinking, but there was no
n, no matter what excuse he has, sh
said, "Let me drive you home. Lynne's arriving f
nation, knowing Monica had seen
ext m
usual self again. She threw on a white tracksuit
s packed and bu
re she spotted a graceful woman in a flowing w
t up. "Mom!" she
ssed her out, and broke right into a scolding: "Wow, you're real bold now, huh? Ignoring my calls fo
helped cover up the whole kidnapping ordeal. So Lynne probably
Given her mom's heart condition, sh
, but inside she was feeling heavy and bitter. This
h you tonight," Sabrina said as she took
ren't you usually all about clinging to Monica and pouring your little hear
l go back to Monica after," S
Lynne s
them grabbe
was where Sabrina grew up-a standard two-bedroom apartment in a downtown neighb
he took a long look around. Wa
around all full of promises about sharing a future together. Big talk.
decent one
ew instantly who was on her mind. With someone as easygoing as Lynne, the
n't comfy," Sabrina quickly said,
but my friend insisted I wear it," Ly
ably, Lynne headed out to e
py to go along with w
s reminded her of Cedric, Sabrina w
c ever shared. One by one.Fried potatoes, spicy
essy. It was always Sabrina diving straight into the chaos like a busy little
d never guess it-great skincare, and with a beauty expert for a daughter, her skin looked
be. Sabrina was bubbly and sweet, while Monica had that sultry, hard-to-resist charm. Hon
istance, they could see Sabrina struggling
armth. "Just like when she was a kid-still loves the nois
kly turned away so Sabrina wouldn't notice, placing
ing. "Don't get emotional now," she said gently. "Sabrina's doing much better than expec
sked, "Has she caused you any
lately. "Although... I think she's really trying to get back with her ex. I s
ing on a few of her top-tier tricks-moves that w
d her voice shook a little. "
ded. "Yeah, they met already. Sabrina had a littl
d "kidnapping" s
d she say anything strange? Ask y
ow frowning too. "Is there som
ned her mouth, b
If we want to keep things stable for Sabrina, then no secrets. I n
sure how to start-when Sabrina bounced back, lo
nica picked up the cue, dropped her serious fa
ever. She handed out the skewers, splitting them into three portions. "Come
ou-only my undying love would get me to eat street food on t
mn, that
w you both love me the
back. She also had Monica, who felt more like a big sister than a friend - always there to list
und, Sabrina felt
ly, pretending to sulk whi
ted right back into the snack street, e
conversation did
sn't something light. Otherwise, Lynne wouldn't
for L
layed dumb for now. She needed time to fi
aking sure everyone had eaten enough bef
t... give me a little more time. And I also need a favor - if Sabrina eve
off in the direc
r suspicions were spot on. That thing L
encouraged Sabrina to chase after everything she want
hecking out all the popular spots, snapping pics, trying all the food. Monica c
ed inside the lab. No matter how legendary people thought the "Beauty Master" was, tossing around words like
es had been her whole life. Now that she finally nailed a formula she felt
ed life, Gracewell Skincare Gro
acewell. The moment he stepped out of the car, Orion-his assista
still no reply
reement with Pama?" C
crunched. "Honestly, I'm starting to think maybe the
ed with new skincare lines, and Pama w
o his office. Seeing the massive pile of documents on the desk, he rubbed his temple. "
ASAP." Orion bowed slightly and left the room, gi