Xyla returned to her room, drenched in cold sweat. She never imagined her mother would do something like this.

She opened the photo she had just taken. This must be Sydney.

What kind of treatment was she enduring? Her mother was truly terrifying!

Xyla swallowed hard, and immediately sent the photo and a message to Christopher.

[This is the suspicious number I found in Mom's phone, along with a photo. Check this number. The woman in the picture might be Miss Harper.]

As soon as she sent the message, Christopher called her.

Just as Xyla was about to answer, her room door suddenly opened. Chandra walked in with a cold expression.

Startled, Xyla quickly hid her phone behind her back, her wide eyes filled with panic.

are you here? Why aren't

was woken up by you. Why aren't you sleeping?" Chandra walked toward her slowly. "Why were you

laughed awkwardly. "I didn't go to your

when I woke up,

detail-anyone could make a mistake. Why

can't betray me. We need to stick together. Don't be afraid of me.

do anything, I

a harsh slap across

I don't know what you're up to? I'm your mother-how could you do this to me?" She extended her hand. "Give

was stunned by the slap, her

hit her before, not even once. She

confront her directly. "Mom, why did

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