The Turn (Guardians, #3)

by Lola St. Vil

She flew out to California, big belly and all, to see her love. When she got to Jae Min’s house, she was sure she had the wrong address. The house was actually a mansion. She rang the bell and a servant answered. She asked to speak to Jae Min. The housekeeper disappeared and a few minutes later, a beautiful Korean woman came to the door. “May I help you?” “I am looking for Jae Min.” “My husband isn’t home right now. He went to pick up the kids from soccer practice. Is there something I can help you with?” She had learned a good amount of English before having to leave school. Still, it was hard to process what the lady was saying. “Kids?” she repeated softly. “Yes, he went to pick them up. Who are you?” “And you are—?” “His wife.” She felt a sharp pain travel down her full belly. She cried out. The lady then looked at her sharply. “I knew one day one of his toys would follow him home.” “Toys?” “He goes on trips and picks up these worthless young things to play with.” “We are going to be a family.” “He already has one. You need to go home” “I can’t.” She shoved a few hundred dollar bills in my mother’s hand. “Do not come back,” she said as she slammed the door. Mayako ordered herself to stay calm. She walked back to the taxi. She told the driver to head in any direction. He asked if she was okay. She said she couldn’t remember how to breathe. Mayako knew she couldn’t go back home. She went from shelter to shelter. She soon settled in Korea Town, a few miles from downtown Lo...