A dull, persistent ache throbbed in the back of my skull. The wound had already scabbed over, but every pulse felt like a reminder.
In silence, footsteps began to draw closer. The lock clicked, and a shaft of light spilled into the darkness.
I squinted up to see Terrence standing in the doorway, immaculate as ever.
"The lawyer is gone. The will is now officially in effect," he said, his voice laced with feigned helplessness.
How laughable.
Wasn't he the one who had orchestrated all of this?
"Nadine, you have no leverage now. It's best if you cooperate. Be good, or else—"
I leaned back against the wall.
"Or else what? You'll keep me under house arrest?"
His throat tightened. He didn't answer.
I locked eyes with him.
"Even if I'm the only one left in the Molina family, what about yours? An elder brother imprisoning his widowed sister-in-law—what a fine reputation that would make for the Herrera family."
He tilted his chin slightly.
"Are you threatening me?"
I smiled and shook my head.
"Relax. I won't say a word. After all, Darwin is already dead. From now on, the Herrera family and I have nothing to do with each other."