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 room.

I was looking for my mom. “Aunt Deb was up all night. I sent her home to rest. Don’t worry.”

but kept searching.

second before asking,

phone!” I blurted out, scanning the room, but it

up, and walked over to

pilled out a bag, and handed me my

calling Sweety, but all

to Maswell.“Do you know

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

“And Idris? Where’s he?

getting his bandages changed. He’ll be here to check on

back the covers and swung my

where are you off

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

Scott,” came

friend’s been taken by Noah. Please,

What do you mean?” Officer Jackson’s voice was laced with surprise.”

have time for details. “She’s a reporter. She must’ve been on Noah’s trail, and he found

I’m on it. I’ll call the station and get a team out ASAP,” Officer Jackson assured me.