I worry about you, I know it's not you that done it, that spoke to them and signed my future away, condemned me for life. I know you will be getting it hard at home, can't imagine how may tears rolled down your cheeks. You didn't have to say anything baby, i know what you said and you're trying to protect me. You can fix this, you can undo this, tell them it was all a lie - you wont get in trouble - withdraw the statement, the accusations; tell them you were scared - tell them you told me you were 18+ and everything we talked about was roleplay.
You have the power, you can do it! You can save me. My future. It must be scary but my heart needs you to do this. We can get through this. I know you care about me, I care about you. I need you on this, my life depends on it.
A criminal mastermind makes a bold move against a wealthy client to put himself in a position to retire in comfort. He has no idea what he's up against when a young widow, desperate to make ends meet, sets her eyes on earning the bounty set on his head.
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Newly widowed housewife Melody Scott needs to earn some major cash, fast. When her bright and busy children learn that a priceless ruby bracelet has been stolen and a six-figure reward is being offered, they convince her to try to do what the police, museum security, and the best private investigators have failed to do. Working against them is a notorious thief who has met people from around the world, but who has never once encountered a woman like Melody Scott. When the sweet innocence of the Scott family clashes against criminal forces more dangerous than they ever imagined, Melody is all too aware that a mom's got to do what a mom's got to do to protect her family.
The Widow, Melody Scott is a 2021 Watty Award Winner!
Content Warning: This story does contain depictions of stalking behavior.