Chapter 17  Chapter 17  Jessica froze when she heard William’s trembling voice through the phone, her heart skipping a beat.  “He’s threatening me.”  Her grip tightened on the phone, voice…

Chapter 16  Chapter 16  Jose glanced at Jessica, slowly answering the call.  “I’m at the hospital.”  William’s voice carried exhaustion. “Jose, I know you hate me, but I need to…

Chapter 15  Chapter 15  Jessica stared at the name “Anna” on her phone screen, her heart instantly racing.  Jose noticed her unease and gripped her hand: “Don’t answer.”  “I want…

Chapter 14  Jose put down the phone and turned toward the kitchen.  Jessica was washing vegetables, afternoon sunlight spilling through the floor-to-ceiling windows.  They’d lived together for three months,  “Jessica,…

Chapter 13  Chapter 13  William stared at Jose’s name on his phone screen, finger hovering over the answer button.  After a few seconds, he pressed it.  “Hello.”  His voice came…

Chapter 12  Chapter 12  11 288 Vouchers  The Anderson group office reeked of alcohol after the rainy night.  William sat behind his desk, three empty liquor bottles before him.  His…

Chapter 11  Chapter 11  Jessica looked into Jose’s sincere eyes, feeling a warm surge in her chest.  “Jose…”  Her voice trembled slightly as she spoke softly.  “I need some time.” …

Chapter 10  Meanwhile, Jessica leaned against the railing outside the banquet hall, her expression relaxed.  Footsteps approached from behind.  Jose took off his suit jacket and gently draped it over…

Chapter 9  Chapter 9  11 288 Wouchers  William felt blood rush to his head as he charged forward.  “Jessica!”  Jose didn’t even turn around. As William closed in, he pivoted…

Chapter 8  1288 Vouchers  William’s voice rasped like rusty bellows.  “You’re lying… You’re just angry with me!”  He charged forward wildly, desperate to seize her, to crush her into his…