Melissa pov: I ran to the bathroom crying...".
"earlier that day...." i hate people they make me nervous, especially this class. so im sitting down minding my own business reading my novel, when Chelsea comes up to me and snatches the book from my hand, ''whatcha reading''? she says.'' just a novel i say to her. oh Melissa, you think you're so smart ...huh? she says.'' i reply ''no'' but i would like for you to give me my novel, i say''. and what are you gonna do about it? she says.'' i then immediately give her five seconds to give me back my book . "five seconds later..." and she doesn't give it back and begins to laugh. i get up from my desk , walk straight to her and snatch it back. she attempts to push me, but i took her pretty little hair and yanked it so hard she started crying and then slammed her up against the wall.
i almost got in trouble that day, but they shrugged it off. ive been through alot of bullying the last few years of my life, there.
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.