Barbara's heart skipped a beat when she heard this. In her mind, this Was as good as a profession of love from Anthony.

But her delusions shattered the next instant, and she was overwhelmed with the loss.

She knew very well that Anthony had never loved her. And she hated Maria all the more for it.

Barbara had always coveted everything Maria had, and Anthony was no different.

The urge to cut the ground from Maria's feet under washed over her.