Alessa took a step back from her mad cousin. Mandy stared angrily at Alessa after she grabbed the air. “You must be envious of my marriage with Jose, so you want to make mischief between us! He loves me! How could he still think about you?" Mandy was still fooling herself in front of the truth. Alessa sneered, "If this thought gives you relief, well, suit yourself." Mandy turned scarlet, her jaw clenched. She rushed to Alessa in madness, raising her fist, ready to strike--- Alessa flinched. It’s almost too late to avoid the blow… but it didn't come. Mandy’s hand was frozen above her head where it was locked in a vice-like grip. She stared at the man who stopped her in terror, it was Mr. Sterling. “Un..uncle…” Mandy responded, her trembling voice was scarcely audible, and cold shiver