Chapter 5

"600 thousand in gambling debt, and this tiny apartment can't even cover it," Miles said as he yanked the property deed from the side and slammed it down onto the table.

My hands shook as I picked it up. It was the apartment I'd bought for Chris.

I couldn't hold back anymore; hot tears spilled down my cheeks. I shot a fierce look at Chris, but he just said, "Anna, before Mom and Dad passed, they made you promise to take care of me."

That line had been a heavy weight on my shoulders for as long as I could…