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.

 

wanted to leave. I tried to

words, Evan fell

She died?

Evan narrowed his eyes.

a maid in Hillside Villa for a few years, Leah had always been dutiful. But

Maya with 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

would take

can be together with Mommy, I don’t

sad. I’ll take good

Maya nodded like

 

would she

in secret. I’ve heard

never knew

stared at Susan. Something seemed amiss, but he couldn’t

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

them the

interrupted. “That’s enough. Maya must be terrified, so we should let her rest. Maya, do you want

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