The Love Web

8: Web o

e detective's words. "What do you mean, I'm not

rding revealed that your entire life has been a fabricati

ing in a nightmare. "But why

it's connected to a larger conspiracy, Winnie. One

e sense of it all. She felt like her e

ode in. "Winnie, I'm so sorry," she said, her

oman approached her. "Who are you?" she

e one who gave you up for adoption, Winnie.

wirling inside her. "Why?" she asked, her voice cracking. "

ger, Winnie. I was in a relationship with a man who turned out to be a criminal. He was involved in

ons, but before she could ask a

Winnie. And that's why you've been targeted. He's been tr

heart racing with fear. "Who is he

yes. "His name is Victor. And he's

eed to get you both into protective cust

trust her mother and the detective. She nodded, and together they le

e on the outskirts of the city. They were surrounded by heavily armed guard

asked her mother, her vo

as a network of loyal followers, Winnie

ce grim. "We have a problem. Victor's men

t of the safe house and into a waiting car. They spe

ie asked, her knuckles whi

ew mirror. "We're going to a secure locatio

nnie's stomach lurched. She closed her ey

ie's eyes snapped open. They were h

Winnie's mother shou

I'm sorry. I h

the alley gates, and W

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