Penelope’s pov

Max's eyes widened at Silvio's request.

"Or will your hatred for me prevent you from telling me the truth? Will your resentment stop you from revealing who I should save my children from? Will you stand by and watch your mother destroy my life, all for revenge?" Silvio glared, and my heart raced.

Max appeared broken and in pain. Silvio released him, and he turned to gaze at Helen's lifeless body.

"Everyone wonders why I fell for Helen, but it was simple; she was the only one who saw through me, who truly understood me. But you're right, I don't deserve her. I couldn't protect her the first...