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‘But why agree to Logan’s proposal? He would have been active in the family and Tony would get the son he never saw Hugh as,’ Cam added.
‘Because he needed her locked down with someone who wouldn’t take her from him. He knew we didn’t have a connection, so he’d still be able to exert control over her.’
‘What if he planned to get rid of us all after we wed and had children? He’d be seen as the natural choice to run things until any children were of age.’ I rubbed a hand over the back of my neck as I spoke.
‘Whatever the reason, you can’t go through with it. They won’t be able to hold the agreement over you.’ Maeve smiled at me.
‘Will you all back me up if shit goes south?’ I asked.
‘Always. Yes. You know it.’ Their replies came in a flurry that warmed my heart. Valentina had been right. I didn’t need to do it alone.
CHAPTER FORTY THREE
VALENTINA
The bin bag was heavy as I pulled it out of the lift and toward the rear door of the building.
'I can do that for you, love,' Muhammed said, standing up and putting his book down.
'No, no. I'm fine, go back to your book.'
'It's not a problem, Miss Valetti.'
I smiled at the kindly older man before hoisting the bag up into my arms. 'I've got it.'
'At least let me open the door for you.'
Shimmying past him, I said, 'Thanks, Muhammed.'
'Do you want me to hold it for you?'
'No it's fine, I need to swing to the corner shop and grab some more flour.'
Muhammed's eyes widened. 'What sort of treats are you making today?'
'Just some scones. I'll drop a few down for you and your missus, promise.' I laughed as Muhammed patted his tummy before closing the fire escape door behind me.
The bag was heavy, but I knew Muhammed suffered with a dodgy knee and I didn't need him hurting himself on my behalf.
I was panting by the time I shoved the bag into the skip. They could be done with making them shorter, what kind of giants were able to just drop a bag in there?
'Valentina,' a voice startled me from behind.
When I turned a figure stepped out from the shadows. Tim pushed his phone into his pocket before stepping close to me as I backed up against the bin.
'I've been waiting for you. You shouldn't have ignored me.'
Fear crept up my spine as I was sandwiched between him and the skip.
'When did I ignore you?'
'When you started being a slut with the tattooed guy.'
Logan. He was jealous of Logan? I wasn't even aware he knew Logan existed.
'You used to be there for me every night. I wasn't asking for much. I let you ignore me and knit or read. I just wanted to be there.'
My mind raced as I worked to make his words make sense.
