Chapter 7

While Curtis was still in a daze, Kieran shot a cold look at Hadley and demanded, "Hadley, did you let him in?"

Hadley was shaking as he explained, "Mr. Guerrero, when I went out to run some errands today, Curtis practically threw himself at me.

"He said he hasn't had a decent meal in three months and was desperate for some homemade food. He begged me to show some mercy and let him have a real meal.

"You know that I've watched Curtis grow up. I just couldn't stand seeing him hungry and freezing. But the moment he walked in,…