Mistaking the CEO for a Gigolo

“Kai, do you have any proof?”

“No, only Maya knows exactly who did it. Mommy, this incident has hurt her deeply. I think she was too afraid, that’s why she refused to talk about it. We should probably help her overcome that fear before she can open up.”

Nicole felt relieved when she saw how observant and mature Kyle was.

“All right, Mommy knows what to do. I’ll try my best to help Maya out.”

Nicole then recalled how scared Maya looked when she was applying acupuncture to herself with the silver needle last night.

Maya hid in a corner and whispered, “Can you please stop using the needle, Mommy?” When I asked her why, she said, “Because it hurts, Mommy! Don’t ever poke people with needles, okay?” I didn’t think much about it at the time as I thought she was just afraid of needles like every other kid out there, but it turns out that she was abused with needles before! Who the hell would do such a cruel thing to a child? This is unacceptable!

her heart ache as she remembered the terrified look on Maya’s

If Susan really did abuse you like that, I’ll make sure she pays for it a hundred times over!

a vicious look in her

came out of the room, she saw Maya putting a jigsaw puzzle together. Maya would always bring out her Maya Punch whenever she lost an argument with Nina, but she simply rubbed her palms together in frustration

breath and

Maya! Would you like Mommy to help

nodded repeatedly and handed her two pieces of the puzzle. Nicole then took them over with a

get you to tell me who abused you? Kyle may have told me about

picture in this puzzle is a food court, Mommy! When we reach home, I wanna continue learning

home? Maya’s still thinking of going back to Y City? That’s where I nearly died! I don’t want to go back there! Hmm… I wonder if she’ll be willing to stay here if I can find her

and decided