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 wit