Chapter 10 In time , Mandy stopped pining for Tracie's brother and began to see Tracie as her sister . Mandy witnessed Tracie's life before and after she turned sixteen - before , when she was the cherished daughter of a wealthy family , and after , when she was cast out and abandoned , left to fend for herself on the streets . During those tough times , Mandy used her meager salary to help Tracie , just to make sure she didn't starve . When Tracie answered Mandy's call , she asked , " Mandy , did you get yourself into trouble again ? " " You know , I'm in my thirties now . I've learned to keep things in check ! I promise , I'll try my best not to cause any more trouble ." Mandy's voice was full of excitement and disbelief . " Your husband - your high - society husband - actually called me first ! Looks like your brother - in - law finally acknowledges me as the big sister - in - law ! " Tracie was speechless . Mandy's tone shifted instantly , becoming serious and heavy . Chapter 10 " Tracie , what about Wendi and Rico ? What will happen to them ? " " Wendi stays with him , and Rico stays with me . " " Mandy … " Rico , who had been quietly listening beside Tracie , suddenly called out . " Oh , little handsome guy , your voice is so charming ! Have you come back from the rehab center ? " Mandy teased , her voice playful . " Yeah , I'm back in the home where it's just me and Mommy . Mommy will only love me from now on , " Rico said proudly . Mandy was speechless . From Rico's few words , Mandy immediately understood that Tracie had left the Stanton family . She quickly said , " Rico , tell Mommy , I am treating you to a welcome dinner . Let's go eat a big meal . Tell Mommy to take you out . " Rico looked up at Tracie . Tracie knew Mandy was trying to comfort her , so she smiled softly and said , " We'll meet you in a little while . " After hanging up , Tracie changed Rico into a stylish new outfit , and with his hand in hers , they headed out . Chapter 10 An hour later , mother and son arrived at a lively children's amusement park , where Mandy was already waiting . They ordered food and were just settling in when Mandy's phone rang . She picked it up , and as soon as she saw the caller , she saw it was another call from the Stanton family . Mandy was about to answer , but Tracie stopped her . She hung up Mandy's call and dialed Grover's number . On the other end , Grover's voice was cold and commanding . " You have two hours to come give Oliver a blood transfusion . " Tracie's tone was calm and rational . " Mr. Stanton , if you're truly concerned about your nephew's life , you should find someone with the same blood type as him as soon as possible , instead of wasting your time on me . Also , please don't disturb me or my family again , alright ? " There was no trace of deliberate defiance in her voice . Instead , it was an expression of polite impatience , tempered by good manners . Grover immediately sensed the cold distance in her tone , the unmistakable chill of emotional detachment . Chapter 10 His heart lurched . Chapter 11