Chapter 250 Adultery

"What are you doing?" Tyler demanded, preparing for a fight. He detected no bloodlust, but the confrontation was unexpected. The beauty glanced at his face up close. "I'm doing what I came here to do, Tyler Grant. To take what is owed to me. Have you forgotten our promise?" "What are you talking about? Our promise? I've never met you before!" Amelia disregarded his shock. Her hand moved to his face, and her soft fingers touched his rugged cheek. Something in Tyler allowed it. What was wrong with him suddenly? Why were his defenses down? "Listen, lady. I don't have the time—" Then, abruptly, the memory flooded into his mind. A blast from the past. He was probably younger than ten years. It was Christmas, and the boy wanted to purchase food from Mama's Bakery. Because of his disheveled appearance and lack of money, the obese guard turned him away with humiliation. Tyler was about to leave when a little ran outside the bakery, calling to him. She offered him a chocolate pastry. The boy di