Chapter 7

Trey

That was the last time we saw William. I never met my biological father and most likely never will. Mama said she was too drunk to remember who he is anyway.

Even though she'd never admit, Mama did resent me for calling the cops on William. He was abusive, but he did help pay the bills. Without him, she had to work twice as much and that left me to raise Candy and Jeremiah until I left for culinary school. Then, I hurried and got a job so I could still provide for them and send Mama a decent amount of money each month.

As I drive to my penthouse, desperate to distract myself from worrying about my dreams failing, I catch sight of a cozy little bar just around the corner from my restaurant.

A drink won't hurt right now. I'll just make sure I stick to just the one.

I step inside and my eyes immediately lock on the most gorgeous woman I have ever seen.

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What the fuck was I thinking?

I look in the rear vi