THE UNDERESTIMATED HEIR

A FAINT SPARK OF LIFE

Marvin sat in the emergency waiting area, his hands were clenched into tight fists as his mind burned with hatred toward Jessica Zypher.

He could feel his anger like a fire in his chest, each thought was sharper and darker than the last.

Why would she go after my mother? he thought bitterly. His mother was innocent, a gentle woman who had already been through so much.

She had been trying to heal, just like he was, after everything that happened in Westwood.

That nightmare had nearly destroyed them both—his own father had disowned them, and, as if that wasn’t enough, had even tried to have Marvin killed. And now, Jessica had dragged his mother into this dangerous game.

Marvin’s mind swirled with violent thoughts, each one more ruthless than the last.

If he ever got the chance, he would make Jessica pay. He would make her feel the pain she had caused him, make her regret every step she took that led to this. He could almost imagine his hands closing around her throat…

A noise broke