Chapter 1729

Sherry bent over to carry Caprice into her arms.

Caprice was more perceptive than she would appear and immediately noticed Sherry’s swollen cheeks as soon as she bent over. She raised an eyebrow and promptly pointed it out. “Mommy, why is your face swollen?”

Sherry quickly came up with a story. “Mommy accidentally tripped while rushing back home.”

Caprice seemed worried. “Did it hurt?”

Sherry felt a warm fuzzy feeling rising in her chest and assured Caprice with a genuine smile. “It only hurt a little when I fell, but it doesn’t hurt anymore.”

Caprice gently grazed it with her fingers.

Sherry caressed Caprice as well and carried her into her arms.

Aunt Wanda had already prepared dinner for them.

John was the one who bought the grocery today though it was Aunt Wanda who cooked them. She seemed to worry that Sherry would not eat the food knowing that it was John who bought them and made a point of informing Sherry, “Miss Sherry, Caprice and I picked out these vegetables at the supermarket this afternoon, these are very fresh.”

Sherry smiled and thanked her, “Thank you, Aunt Wanda.”

was very courteous. “No need, it’s my pleasure.”

sit down

meal, there was a

to get the

entrance and was greeted

was taken aback by this and turned to look at Caprice.

the men in police uniforms and

“Wanda, why don’t you and Jason take Caprice and play

this meant. She promptly carried away Caprice who

a word of protest, she was carried outside by Aunt Wanda.

into the apartment.

told them how she was suddenly assaulted

next to her the entire time.

officers recorded her statement, they asked her,

my leg and slapped me.” After a brief pause, she continued,

female officer observed the wounds on Sherry’s leg and her swollen cheeks. She suddenly asked, “Do you know these men? Can you think of any reason why they would hurt you?”

don’t know them. Most of the people I know are from my company. I remember them telling me to learn to keep my mouth shut as they slapped me. If I had to

by this and proceeded to

told them about her role

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