Chapter 37 Antonio Betrayal

• Antonio's world had been turned upside down since Evelyn's disappearance. He couldn't sleep, couldn't eat, and couldn't think straight. Thoughts of Evelyn occupied every space in his brain, haunting him like a ghost. He had been threatening Reina, trying to break her, but she seemed willing to die rather than giving Evelyn to take all to herself. To her, Antonio Bernoti was hers and hers alone. Donald, her father, was a different story. He begged for mercy, pleaded for his family's life, and Antonio could see the genuine fear in his eyes.
• Despite his tough exterior, Antonio had a soft spot for loyalty. He was very big on loyalty . He couldn't bring himself to harm Donald or his family, not yet. He needed Reina to lead him to Evelyn, and he was willing to use her to get what he wanted. But, he couldn't deny the pang of guilt that hit him every time he looked at Donald, every time he thought about the pain he was causing. Donald was really scared for his life and his family's life as well.
• Debbie, on the other hand, was a mess. She had been crying nonstop since she learned about Evelyn's abduction. The fact that they had fought the last time they saw each other made her grief even more unbearable. She had been reading thru apology message Evelyn had sent to her over and over. She felt guilty for not being there for her friend, for not being able to protect her. But, amidst her sorrow, she found comfort in Jacob's arms. He was always there to hold her, to listen to her, and to make her feel better.