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