C236 Brother

Duane extended a hand to gently brush away her tears, but she angrily slapped it aside. "Don't touch me!" he sighed in resignation.

With no other option, Duane retrieved his key and room card and headed for the villa's grand entrance. If he could just unlock the door...

She would have to believe him.

Lavinia watched him approach, a glimmer of hope stirring within her. It was quite late