Little Dead Red

🖤 THE DEVIL'S LITTLE RED 🖤

{Melting His Iced Heart...}

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BY: Zoey Diamond J

CHAPTER 1$2

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Lexi Thompson's fingers danced across the piano keys, filling the dimly lit gambling den with a soothing melody. But her mind wandered back to the day her life changed forever...

FLASHBACKS

"Mom, can I add the sugar now" Lexi asked with a huge smile on her face.

"Hold on Lexi, I'll tell you when to add the sugar" Sophia replied the daughter who wouldn't stop pestering her.

Lexi remembered the warmth of her mother's smile as they baked cookies together in their cozy kitchen. Sophia's laughter echoed through the house, making Lexi feel safe and loved. They were a happy family, with her father's accounting job providing a comfortable life.

Summer vacations were spent at the beach, building sandcastles and collecting seashells. Winter nights were cozy, snuggled up by the fireplace with hot chocolate and stories.

But amidst the happiness, Lexi's mother began to feel tired. At first, they thought it was just stress, but as the weeks went by, Sophia's energy dwindled.

Lexi remembered the day her mother collapsed in the kitchen. The sound of shattering dishes still echoed in her mind. They rushed Sophia to the hospital, where the diagnosis shook their world: cancer.

The months that followed were a blur of treatments, hospital visits, and sleepless nights. Lexi's father tried everything to save Sophia – alternative therapies, experimental treatments, and endless prayers.

Lexi remembered the pain in her mother's eyes, the desperation to live. They tried to keep her alive, to keep their family together.

But despite their efforts, Sophia's condition worsened. The same day they received the devastating news that the cancer had spread, Jack received the call from his boss. "You're fired, Jack. The company can't trust you with their finances."

Lexi's father was accused of embezzlement, a crime he swore he didn't commit. The accusations tarnished his reputation, making it impossible to find a new job.

As they lost Sophia, they lost their stability, their happiness, and their future.

But then her father's friend introduced him to opening a gambling den and agreed since they had to survive.

END OF FLASHBACK

Now, Lexi's music and charm were essential to the den's success. She played to entertain the patrons, making them feel welcome and relaxed. But the memories of that fateful day still lingered, a constant reminder of their struggles.

As she finished her set, Lexi noticed a new face – a tall, dark-haired man with piercing black eyes. He seemed out of place among the regulars, and Lexi wondered what brought him to their humble den.

As the night wore on, Lexi's father approached her, his expression serious. "Lexi, I need to talk to you about something. You know how the den's been struggling lately?"