Facade of Love

Chapter 108 His Right Hand Might Never Be the Same

Mom’s face went white. “Have… have the Youngs been told? What about Madam Young?”

Maxwell shook his head, his voice low. “Idris told me not to tell anyone. He said he’d handle it. But something like this… it’s not going to stay hidden for long.”

He finished speaking and gave me a look, his sigh soft and full of concern.” You’ve had your say, now you need to rest up and get better. As for having kids, there’s plenty of time for that later.”

I did not say a word and just stayed quiet.

All I could think about was Idris’s hand, covered in blood. Was it permanently damaged?

Without even realizing it, my grip on the sheets tightened, and a sharp pain throbbed in my chest.

Had I really let all my anger out?

I was not sure. All I knew was that my chest still hurt.

Maybe it was the medication, but I did not last long before sleep pulled me back under.

The next time I opened my eyes, the room was dim. Evening had settled in.

I jolted awake to find Maxwell at my bedside. He straightened up, concern etched on his face. “What’s up? Are you in pain?”

my head, sucked in a breath, and my eyes darted around the

looking for my mom. “Aunt Deb was up all night. I sent her home

nodded but kept searching.

asking, “What’s wrong? What are you looking

the room,

and walked over to the cabinet

and handed me my phone.

calling Sweety, but all I got was a

to Maswell.“Do you know

was out for revenge. “I’m not sure

off. “And Idris?

“He’s probably in the operating room getting his

wait. I threw back the covers and swung

you off to?”

my legs off the bed and bolted from the room. Officer Jackson’s name flashed across my mind, and I quickly dialed

Scott,” came

Jackson, it’s urgent. My friend’s been taken by Noah. Please, you have

What do you mean?” Officer Jackson’s voice was laced with surprise.” How does someone just get

found out. Now she’s in his clutches. I don’t know where she is or if she’s okay,” I

I’m on it. I’ll call the station and