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?”

breath, and my eyes darted around the room.

Deb was up all night. I sent her

nodded but

me for a second before asking, “What’s wrong? What are you looking

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

stood up, and walked over to the cabinet by the

out a bag, and

Sweety, but all I got was a

to Maswell.“Do you

I was out for revenge. “I’m not sure where she is. You’re looking for her?”

“And Idris?

then said, “He’s probably in the operating room getting his bandages

wait. I threw back the covers and swung my legs out

where are you

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

Scott,” came

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

laced with surprise.” How does

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

I’ll call the station and get a