Calling Anya his mother made Joey extremely uncomfortable.

However, Anya was delighted that Joey finally came to his senses and was not that scared of her anymore. She showed a more sincere smile and said, "Of course, my boy. But, before Mommy lets you out of the cage, you have to answer some questions. If you answer them well, Mommy will let you out immediately. Deal?"

"Deal," replied Joey with a nod.

Anya grinned and asked, "First, sweetie: How was your life with the Holdens?"

Joey thought for a while and answered, "Umm... Not bad..."

Anya did not like what she heard. "What do you mean, not bad? Be more specific!"

Joey observed Anya's reaction and grasped an idea of what answer would please her, so he answered, "Not bad... As in so-so... I was given food and clothes, but they still favored Daddy's biological children more. I'm different from them, so I never get what they have."

life with

to hear. She looked at him sympathetically and said, "My poor boy. You must've endured so much hardship just because you're an adopted son! Bu you don't have to

answered Joey uneasily. It took a lot out of him to

we must learn to endure, so I'll obey this scary lady as much as possible until I can see

Joey would never betray

let me out now? It's so

don't be scared, sweetie! Mommy's right here with you!

"Okay... What are they?"

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