Chapter 119 - Willow

I smiled at Daphne.

She smiled back, nodded. "I'd like to speak to you privately once we both have some free time. Is that okay?"

I nodded. "Yes, whenever you're ready, I'll make time."

She smiled again before turning to address the whole room. "First, sorry to my son and Willow for commandeering your home. Second, what I'm about to tell you must never be spoken of outside of these four walls or I could lose my job."

All the Amatuccis smiled and nodded.

"We know how to keep secrets, Momma Penn," Momma said.

Daphne jolted. "Sheridan. Mrs. Sheridan."

"She didn't mea-" I began.

Momma waved me off. "I am sorry, Momma Sheridan. I did not mean to cause you pain."

Daphne chuckled awkwardly. "I haven't used Ryker's surname since my divorce was final. You just startled me." She waved that away.

"Next order of business, I need to know if Antonia de Silva is dead. The progression of the rest of this meeting hinges on that answer."

"She is dead," Mas answered.

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