CHAPTER 51: RELUCTANT DECISIONS

NATASHA

My tongue felt numb, and I was unable to utter a word. With my head lowered, all I could do was stare at the little bubbles popping in the center of my coffee.

They disappeared one by one until only the swirls of cream were left floating.

"I hope you understand."

Thalia pleaded with me to leave, promising money that I didn't need. But what made me hesitate was when she revealed her family's current situation.

The situation was as clear as crystal when she mentioned money, jail, and a wedding.

It all led me back to the root of the issue, Michael. He was the only solution to prevent such a mess, and I was the only obstacle left to be removed.

"What you said, that I have every right because I'm the mother of my son, I know that. I feel guilty for coming here, for talking to you, for asking you to stay away. But please... sign this for me."

Thalia pulled a paper from her bag and pushed it towards me.

"I'm not asking you to sign it right now, but I hope that you could give me your