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2021-10-22 23:00:00Elena
I looked from the ribs in front of me, to Tiago who sat on the opposite side. Having dinner at someone’s place had never been this awkward.
How did this work? Did I have to eat with a knife and fork? A knife? A fork? Did I even learn that at home, growing up with two untidy men?
“Just eat it with your hands.” Marvin laughed into my ear. “Thanks,” I whispered back. Out of the corner of my eye, I noticed Misty, who could not keep her eyes of me.
Was Marvin friendly because he wanted to be, or was he doing it to make her jealous?
“It’s so good to see you, uncle Tiago!“ Cisco cheered. All eyes moved to Tiago as he sunk in his chair and patted his stomach. “Is anyone else full, or is it just me?”
“Just you,” Victor smirked. Was he the person Tiago made out to be the main villain?
Mario was too busy with his phone to interact with anyone—which I didn’t mind at all. I watched as the ma
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Marvin “Is he back at it again?” The maid nodded her head and blocked the door, while all I heard was the sound of Tiago’s yells. “It’s not a good idea to go in there.” I released a deep sigh, but this time I respected her job and stepped back. A few days had passed since Elena’s visit, and Tiago fell back into the same pattern. That was one of my biggest fear, him becoming attached to her—and using her to replace Anya. “Tell him I came to visit.” I took the elevator and made my way outside. I didn’t know where I was going, but I had to leave. The mansion was suffocating me, and I couldn’t stay any longer. I should’ve moved a long time ago, but instead, I stayed behind to take care of a brother who could not appreciate my help. The family had already embarrassed me more than enough, and especially when Elena was present. I would never forget the look on her face as she looked at all the demons around the dining table o
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Lucas“I made it to detective, mom.”“Mom, I’m going to get him this time—I promise.”Defeated, I looked at the grave in front of me and brushed my hand over the stone.Carmela Nunes.Today marked the tenth year of her death, and even at the age of twenty-four, the wounds had still remained. I was not over her wrongful death, and justice had to be served.I was going to make him pay, even if I had to do it with my last breath.For most of my childhood, I grew up with a single mother who worked her ass off just so we could get food on our plates. My sorry excuse of a father who was loaded could not give two shits about me.My mom worked as his maid, and after he got her pregnant—he kicked her out without as much as a single dime.He killed her.His abandonment was the cause of my mom’s drug abuse and the ca
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Elena After a long day of work, I was finally on my way back home. How was I going to find a way to talk to Tiago? That was the only thing going through my mind. Getting the name of Maddens real killer was one way to kill two birds with one stone. I could clear Marvin’s name, and I could save my dad’s career. Several minutes later, I arrived home and made my way inside. Surprisingly enough, all the lights were turned off, which possibly meant my dad was probably in one of his weird moods. “Dad?” “Alex?” I called out their names but got no answer in return. A small part of me was starting to get worried, especially after seeing the suitcases at the staircase. Would he be okay? “Dad?” Curious, I made my way to the living room and watched as my dad looked up from the couch. The half-empty bottle beside him was enough proof that something was bothering him. He was drun
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ElenaWith an uncomfortable feeling in the pit of my stomach, I looked out of the window as we drove through the familiar Castillo estate. This was what I wanted, right? So why was I freaking out?I only had to play my cards right, so I could at least see Tiago. All he had to do was give me a name, and maybe that would be enough for my dad to end his one-sided beef with Marvin. Everyone happy.Why did I even care for that man? He called me so many names, but at the end of the day, he was still my dad.I looked down at Alex’s missed phone calls and decided to send him a text. The last thing I needed was for him to track my phone or to threaten the Castillo’s. That would not end up well for him.“Is Marvin even home?” I asked Panther. Me being here was already crazy enough, and I didn’t want to overstep boundaries.“Yes, he has yet to return to his duties.” P
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Marvin “She can absolutely not stay here. I don’t know what the hell Panter is thinking—“ I entered the library, searching for my mom. Elena, who was exhausted, had decided to take a nap, which gave me enough time to think about my decision. “Yes, I know Marvin.” My mom yawned, getting up from her chair. She threw her book onto the side table and walked closer. “So, what are you going to do now?” It wasn’t my intention to let her stay here, but kicking her out was also not an option. I didn’t want her near the Castillo’s, and especially not in the lion’s den—as if one dinner wasn’t bad enough. We were not an ordinary family, and anyone directly involved with us had to be prepared to put their lives at stake. I took my distance to protect her, and this was not what I wanted. I had to get her out of here, and I had to do it quickly. “Are you done with the preparations for the house?” I asked. “Yes, you c
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