Chapter 12

His words cut deep inside me.

“ Please listen to him, sopenco," says Stéfano wearily.

I do not respond.

Rechelle takes my hand, and Raymond growls,” Show her that you love her, Adam; why do you love her? Don't go on with that ridiculousness, and don't keep treating her that way. Don't keep doing that because you know you're going to regret it.

“ I...I'm going to let her go," I tell her, and she nods, "She hates me, Raquel, she hates me.

“ She loves you; she just hasn't figured it out because of the way she came and the way she has been treated by you, Adam; just give her her space and give her time. You know she needs it,” she caresses my cheek,” you know I will always love you, but” she turns to Raymond and then returns her gaze to me,” I want to be with him, try to be happy, Adam, try to reward her, I swear she is an extraordinary g