thing. I had been done being Rosa's sidekick. Out of the blue, my dad, who had practically written me off, decided to give me a ring. However, when I picked up, all I got was an earlil of yelling. Catherine, do you really think that growing up gives you the right to turn your back on your family? The anniversary of your mother's death is just around the
Why aren't you coming home? My mother was always the one I held closest to my heart. I had booked my ticket to return and honor her memory well in advance. On the anniversary of my mother's passing, Rosa was there waiting for me. Her smile was warm, but her eyes betrayed a thick layer of envy.
Catherine, you've been pushing yourself so hard in New Palermo. However, a decent woman shouldn't be mingling with drug lords and hired hands. Rumors are flying that you're making a living on your back. You've disgraced Dad and stained our family's honor.
Now I see. All your efforts are just a ploy to snag a man's attention. That's why Dad sent me to tell you he's already picked out a fiancée. Starting tomorrow, you can forget about New Palermo. I'll be picking over there. It's time you stopped using those tactics that tarnish our family name.
I kept my face blank, but inside, a wave of serenity washed over me. I worked for those contracts. You wouldn't know the first thing about them. And you expect me to just hand them over? Why should I? You really can't handle it now that I'm no longer your backdrop?
Don't even think about snatching what's mine. I owe you nothing. Rosa had not seen my rejection coming.