"Then why are you even considering it?" I asked, my frustration slipping through.
"Because I don’t have a choice!" Her voice cracked as she looked up at me, desperation in her eyes. "I can’t afford to take care of myself, let alone Lexie. I have nothing. No money, no job, no home of my own. Diana is the only one keeping me from losing everything. And if I refuse her…" She trailed off, her meaning clear.
She was trapped.
I closed my eyes for a moment, steadying myself. This wasn’t just about me. This was about my daughter. A little girl who had no idea she was being used as a pawn in a political war.
When I opened my eyes again, my decision was made. "I’ll take care of you both," I said firmly.
Sabrina’s eyes widened. "What?"
"You won’t have to rely on Diana anymore,
