Noticing Sylvia's serious expression, Seraphine smiled warmly. "Are you feeling frightened?"

Sylvia nodded. "Yes, I am scared. We are, after all, dealing with the Hernandez family. But what good does fear do? Can we simply avoid them because we are afraid?

"Eric is my husband, and they say that people often drift apart in challenging times. But for him and me, that won't happen. If that day comes, I will choose to face it with him."

Seraphine gazed at Sylvia with admiration. "Eric had a tough