A Ruthless Wish

Valerie felt restless as she sat by her mother's bedside in the hospital.

In her previous life, Desmond had thought she'd hurt Vanessa. He'd grabbed her by the throat, his eyes burning with rage. She could still remember the way she could barely breathe.

If he believed she'd splashed wine on Vanessa on purpose this time, he'd definitely come after her.

She'd heard he was on a business trip. If she