Chapter 7

“No, please. No.” I begged, shaking my head in misery.

“Come along now.” She spoke with a hint of impatience.

She was standing outside by the door of the car, waiting for me to step out. But I didn’t want to step out. I knew what awaits beyond the door. I don’t want anything bad to happen to my family. No, not like this.

I regretted complying to that bastard’s demands, at the same time not. I had no choice. Right now, I don’t know what to do. They’re going to be in danger again because of me.

Tears pooled my eyes as I begged for her mercy.

“If you don’t step out of the damn car, tesoro, I will visit them myself.” She snapped.

“No, no, no! I…” I stopped her as she almost turned around to leave. I gulped. “Please… I’ll tell you who’s behind it. Please just leave my family alone.”

She stared at me blankly. I know she’s waiting for me to speak what she wants to hear. My mouth opened ready to spill it to her but I couldn’t. I choked.

My eyes were wide in alarm when she slammed the door s