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?”

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

for my mom. “Aunt Deb was up

nodded but kept searching.

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

room, but

to

and handed me my phone.

calling Sweety, but all I got

to Maswell.“Do

revenge. “I’m not sure where she is. You’re looking for

“And Idris? Where’s

paused, then said, “He’s probably in the operating room getting his bandages changed. He’ll be here to check on

back the covers and

are you off

bolted from the room. Officer Jackson’s name flashed across my mind, and I quickly dialed his number.

Scott,” came

friend’s been taken by Noah. Please,

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

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

and get a