Chapter 22  “What happened to your face?” Millard asked.  “My face…” Rosella touched her face and felt red rashes. “It’s nothing. I’ll just apply some anti–itch cream.”  Millard blurted out,…

“What’s wrong? You don’t have an appetite?“.  After Lorena saw her back, Rosella kept feeling uneasy, and she didn’t touch the food on her plate. Luigi’s voice snapped her back…

Chapter 20  Behind Rosella, Lorena screamed, feigning concern. Then she reached out to help Rosella up, saying, “Are you OK?”  Rosella’s knees hit the floor, already reddening. “Yes,” she said. …

“Mr. Rowe…” Luigi hesitated. “After spending time with Ms. Krueger these days, I’ve noticed something off. I’m afraid she’s been living as well as you picture these years.”  Lamont paused…

Chapter 18  Rosella and Luigi got along well. He was gentle and caring, and he took care of her meticulously, picking her up and dropping her off every day. They…

Chapter 17  Chapter 17  288 ¡Vouchers  Rosella’s engagement with Elliot was down the drain. To get rid of her, Lamont wanted her to be Luigi’s burden, which wasn’t right. In…

Chapter 16  The confined space amplified everything.  Rosella was in the corner, being shielded by Luigi. She stood next to him, not sparing a glance at Millard.  Upon entering the…

Chapter 15  Millard curled his lip discreetly. “It’s late. I’ll stay here with Rosella. You may come back in the morning.”  “No. I shouldn’t let you…” Mollie instantly wanted to…

Chapter 14  Dewey threw his cue away. “I don’t have a sister.”  The person immediately said, “My bad. I mean Rosella.”  Irritable, Dewey walked over. “What’s with her now?”  The…

Chapter 13  Rosella denied it quickly and firmly.  “No. I just happened to run into him.”  “You better be.” Lamont’s voice deepened. Then he advised her earnestly, “Rosa, no matter…