That familiar threatening voice rang in Maya’s ears. “If you tell others about this, your Mommy will be in jail, suffering for the rest of her life.”

Evan persuaded, “Maya, you can tell Daddy.”

 
 

Fidgeting her chubby fingers, Maya glanced at Evan as tears welled up in her eyes.

“Maya, don’t be afraid. Tell Daddy.” Evan continued asking Maya questions and saw the pensive look in her eyes.

Suddenly, she cried out, “Mommy, I’m sorry… I’m really sorry…”

 

What will happen to Mommy if Daddy knows? Will Mommy be in jail forever?

 

Evan, the doctor, and the other three kids looked at Maya without saying a word.

In fact, they were surprised at how Maya reacted. Why would Maya feel sorry for Mommy? What does this have to do with Nicole?

 

Suddenly, Susan barged into the room.

“Evan, how’s Maya?” She looked very upset when Evan turned to look at her.

 

continued, “I’m so sorry, Evan. I didn’t take good care of Maya. After knowing Maya fainted and was sent to the hospital, Leah wanted to leave. I tried to force the reason out of her, but she committed suicide after admitting to abusing Maya

words,

She died?

Evan narrowed his eyes.

years, Leah had always

her face etched with pain. “Maya, don’t worry. Leah’s dead, so she can’t hurt you anymore. It’s my fault for not noticing your sufferings. I will call your Mommy and tell

her Mommy would take care of her, she

I can be together with Mommy,

I’ll take good care

nodded like a

 

“Leah must be crazy. Why would she torture Maya for no reason? If she was still alive, I’d

been taking her meds in secret. I’ve heard that she likes to abuse children when she was young. Thank

 Hmm… I never knew that Leah

amiss, but he couldn’t put

then, Juan asked, “Maya, why didn’t you tell us? If you did,

tell them the

we should let her rest. Maya, do you want

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255