After a devastating earthquake, a woman is saved by her ex and her brother — a rescue that changes the balance of power between them forever. Years later, she returns transformed into a force to be reckoned with, and old loyalties and betrayals are put to the test.
He just looks at her with a frown. Cecilia, wipe your lips first. Cecilia's lipstick is smeared across her lips. Sebastian's got the exact same shade on the corner of his mouth.
Her ears turn bright red. She quickly fixes her lipstick in the rearview mirror, then shoots him a coy I told you not to kiss so hard. This is so embarrassing. I look over at Sebastian and catch his eye.
The next second, he turns his head and taps the steering wheel before speaking impatiently to You getting in or not? In the past, Liam would have picked a fight with him instantly. But this time, he just steps beside me, staying put.
You guys go ahead, I won't buzz Gil. I'm going home with Everlyn. The smile completely fades from Cecilia's face as her eyes lock onto Liam standing next to me. As we turn to leave, she suddenly calls out...
Wait! Sebastian has something to tell you. Why aren't you telling her that you're breaking off the engagement? I stop and turn back towards Cecilia.
She affectionately pokes Sebastian's shoulder with a bright smile. Now that Evelyn's out of the hospital, you can tell her. I assume he is finally going to bring up calling off the engagement. Sebastian keeps his eyes lowered, silent for a long moment before finally speaking