His jaw twitched, but something stopped him from exploding.
Maybe it was the words I told him once that ‘That’s not my problem anymore.
He took a deep breath and turned to Maria, voice cold and calm. “Didn’t we here?”
Wench Out of this house? Why are you
Maria blinked, suddenly nervous. “I…I came to help with the anniversary party. For tomorrow.” new mit
Fiona chimed in quickly, “She’s been helping me all day. She’s a blessing.”
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“Oh yeah?” Luca said, voice dripping with sarcasm. “Then tell me exactly what she’s done. ‘Cause all I see is her digging through my wife’s memories.”
He paused. “Actually, I don’t think there’s gonna be a party.”
“What?” Fiona gasped. “Don’t be ridiculous! Your father will blow a fuse if you cancel, Cat
she’s not showing up, Maria can stand in as your wife, if she’s willing.”
“I already told you,” Luca snapped. “That is never gonna happen. If Catrina’s not there, I won’t be ”
And with that, he turned and stormed out the door.
Dora, who’d been standing near the stairs, made a move to follow him
But Maria caught her wrist fast.
“Dora,” she said sharply, “your dad doesn’t like it when you cling to him. So stop chasing him.”
Dora froze, blinking in confusion, her little face falling.
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all this drama. If
And this time, Fiona heard it all. She had come down the hall, maybe trying to stop Luca. But she heard Maria’s tone, saw the way she grabbed Dora’s wrist.
For the first time, Fiona looked at Maria like she didn’t recognize her.
