When the Flame of Love Fades (Sierra) novel Chapter 284

When the Flame of Love Fades

Chapter 284 A Line You Can’t Cross

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After leaving the bar, Jose returned home. Knowing his mother was waiting, he went straight to see her.

“What’s going on, Mom?”

“Why haven’t you been home these past few days?” Susie asked, her expression tight. She’d also found out he’d been frequenting bars–something he usually only did for business, and never this often.

“Grandpa wanted to see me. My uncles and cousins too. I was feeling annoyed, so I didn’t want to stay here.”

Susie frowned. She’d specifically asked her brother and the others not to get too close to Jose.

“Jose, no matter what your uncles or your grandfather told you, forget all of it. You need to remember- Jonathan is your brother. And more than that, we owe him. Don’t even think about anything else.”

It was the same thing Jose had been

“Why, Mom? We keep trying to make things right, but he won’t accept it. He just sees us as enemies. We’ve stepped back again and again–for what? I’m a Wynn too. Why should I always be the one to give in?”

hearing his whole life. But for the first time, it grated on him.

“Jose!” Susie shot to her feet, eyes flashin

with anger. But then something shifted in her expression. Sadness. crept in. “Jose, please. I’m begging you–don’t go up against your brother. We’re the ones who hurt him and his mother. That’s the truth.”

Usually, those words worked on Jose. But this time, something inside him had cracked.

“You always say it’s our fault. But what exactly did we do wrong? You didn’t kill his mother!”

“No… but she died because of me,” Susie said softly, pain flickering through her eyes. “Jose, if you still see me as your mother, then listen to me–don’t become Jonathan’s enemy.”

Jose was quiet for a long time.

“…Got it. I’m tired. I’m going to bed.”

Without looking at her, he turned and walked

away.

Susie watched him go, the hurt in her eyes deepening. There were so many things she couldn’t explain.

Back in his room, Jose stood in silence.

Then, suddenly, he kicked over a chair, the violent sound echoing in the space around him.

Why did he always have to give in?

So what if Jonathan’s mother’s death had something to do with them? That was in the past!

His hesitation was gone now.

Tonight’s conversation had solidified his resolve.

He dialed Shane’s number.

“What’s the plan? Do you have one?”

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She always thought he was too in

No wonder Shane looked so pale tonight.