I took a deep breath and walked downstairs. I genuinely hoped that Raven Blackwood had already left. Although I knew it was a false hope. I didn’t want to see him, especially when I was just leaving Las Vegas in less than two hours.

I had just walked to the last step of the staircase when I heard my Papa’s voice. His voice sounded tired. Apparently, he had been working tirelessly again since yesterday morning. I smiled and hugged him. I didn’t want to leave him all alone, especially when ...