Watching Mark flirt and giggle with the woman without a care in the world made Emily’s stomach churn. It was the same charm he used on her mother—effortless and disarming. But this time, it felt different. It was tainted with betrayal, his easy laughter a mockery of the life they shared.
Emily wondered if Mark was kinder to this woman than he was to her mom. Linda had given him everything—a place in her home, her trust, and her heart. The thought of him throwing it all away made Emily’s chest tighten with rage. How could he take her mother’s love for granted?