Chapter 49

Two years ago, Adrienne poured her heart and soul into loving Pedro Lassiter, only to find herself lost in the process. Sacrificing everything for a man who saw her merely as a tool left her with bitter memories. Despite the hurtful encounters with her boss, she couldn't escape the foolishness that seemed to linger in her heart.

But as the sun rose, Adrienne knew she had to shake off her bitter thoughts and focus on her responsibilities. She got up from the bed and walked over to the crib where her child, Kent, lay. Tomorrow, he would turn one year old, a living reminder of her unrequited love for Pedro Lassiter.

The name Pedro Lassiter left a bittersweet taste on her tongue – her ex-boss and the cause of her heartache. Facing reality had been brutal from the beginning, especially falling for a Lassiter, a man seemingly out of reach for a mere secretary like her.

As Adrienne cradled her child, she couldn't help but notice the striking resemblance Kent had to his father, P