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I settled in a small town in Chicago instead of following my motherinlaw’s helpfulinternational escape plan

A few days after arriving, one of my mother’s former students Kira tracked me down

Both my parents had been university professorsDad, the brilliant artis, and Mom, whose architectural designs had won international awards

This particular student had switched careers to become a private investigator

When she saw me, she grabbed me in a fierce hug, her voice cracking with emotion

Jesus Christ, Yunifer, why the hell didn’t you call me sooner? Your mom was like family to meI won’t let those bastards get away 

with this.” 

After letting her vent, I invited her inside and laid out my evidencethe videos, recordings, and documents I’d meticulously collected

Her face hardened with each new revelation. When she finished, she slammed her fist on the table

Those sociopathic pieces of shit!she exploded. I actually thought when you married Hektor after prison that you’d finally caught

break!” 

Instead, that manipulative asshole orchestrated the whole damn thing.” 

Framing you, destroying your career, driving your father to his grave, and now literally killing your mother? They belong in cages

not mansions.” 

When her righteous fury finally ebbed, I leaned forward. I want my life back. Everything they stole from me. Can you help me?” 

She nodded but looked troubled. We still need evidence proving Hektor switched your paintings.” 

The situation was complicatedI had sold authentic masterpieces to collectors, but Hektor had created nearperfect forgeries and swapped them without anyone’s knowledge

The audio confession was damning, but in court, we needed either physical evidence or eyewitness testimony to guarantee justice

Kira promised to find what we needed, but my compromised immune system had other plans

I caught pneumonia and spent a week fighting for my life in the hospital

When I was finally discharged, I was shocked to find Hektor standing outside my rented apartment

He looked terribleunshaven, exhausted, holloweyed. When he spotted me, his empty gaze suddenly sparked to life. He rushed 

forward and crushed me in his arms

Thank God,he choked out. Please come home, Yunifer. I’m begging you. Whatever you want, whatever you needit’s yours. Just come back. We can fix this. Please.” 

His grip was so tight Icould barely breathe. I pushed him away forcefully

Hektor, we’re divorced. I’m never coming back to you.” 

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My rejection stunned him. After a moment, he forced a stiff smile

That’s not that’s not real,he stammered. I never signed anything. Those papers aren’t valid.” 

You used to be so gentle with me. How can you be so cold now?” 

1 regarded him coldly. Drop the act. Hektor. I know everything you’ve done.” 

What could possibly make you think I’d want anything to do with someone who systematically destroyed my entire life?” 

The color drained from his face as my words sank in. His dark eyes filled with unmistakable anguish

He reached for me again, but 1 stepped back

Tunifer, please,he said, his voice breaking. I know what I did was unforgivable. I’ll spend every day for the rest of my life trying to make it right if you’ll just give me the chance.” 

“I didn’t realize until you were goneI’ve fallen in love with you somewhere along the way. Without you, there’s nothing. My life is justempty.” 

I’ve cut Laria out completely. Told her if she ever comes near either of us again, I’ll destroy her.” 

And my mother-He ran his hands through his disheveled hair. She won’t be a problem anymore. You’ll be the only Mrs. Reed who 

matters. The entire staff will answer directly to you.” 

His voice dropped to a desperate whisper

Please. One more chance. That’s all I’m asking for. Please.” 

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