Chapter 71: Dangerous

I grinned at his confidence, genuinely amused by his recollection. "Is that so? Well, it sounds like we had a lot of fun."

Rafi nodded enthusiastically, his eyes sparkling with nostalgia. "We did, Aunt Elisa. I miss those times."

As I listened to Rafi's stories, I couldn't help but feel a sense of warmth and connection. While my past remained elusive, these shared moments with my nephew filled a void in my heart. The love and affection I felt for him were very real, even if the memories were not.

"I miss those times too, Rafi," I admitted, my voice filled with emotion. "But we'll create new memories together, and maybe, just maybe, some of the old ones will find their way back to me."

Lauren's jaw tightened, her tongue aching for rebuttal. But as much as she wanted to show her contempt for Alec's words, she was reminded of her desperate move. She did sell herself to have a deal with him, foolishly ignoring that she was dealing with the devil himself and putting her life at the tip