“How long until you’re back on drugs, Fred? We all know you have an expiration date. It’s always been that way. And when you relapse, you’ll forget you have a son… and that Manuela ever existed in your life.”

“That’s not going to happen, Carly.”

“Isn’t it? Maybe you’re right. After you, she’ll move on to Gabriel… Maxon… maybe even Dominique again. Oops—no, not Dominique. He won’t bring her any benefit. All Manuela ever wanted was attention. And she’s using ...