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?”

in a breath, and my eyes darted around the room.

mom. “Aunt Deb was up all night. I sent her home to

nodded but

asking, “What’s

I blurted out, scanning the room, but it was nowhere in sight.

and walked over to

out a bag, and handed me my

tried calling Sweety, but all I got

Maswell.“Do

hesitated, probably thinking I was out for revenge. “I’m not sure where she is. You’re

“And Idris?

the operating room getting his

threw back the covers and swung

are you off

my legs off the bed and bolted from the

Scott,” came

Noah. Please, you have to help her,” I blurted

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

and he found out. Now she’s in his clutches. I don’t know where she is

call the station and get