250-The Accidental Truth.

'What happened to you back in there?" I asked Maddox after he had calmed down and sat in the car with me.

'Why would you let her order you around?" He turned to me, opening his seatbelt to get into a comfortable position to stare at me.

’Because I am an employee who doesn't want to lose her job. Besides, it is unfair that they work their asses off and I get a pass because---,* I didn't finish my sentence, but he understood.

’Okay, Miss Righteous, I understand you want to do the right thing, but do you think it is fair to ask someone who has been through trauma not only 24 hours ago to not take a day off? You still showed up. The least she could do is thank you and give you a half day. Wait! Why in fact, is she the in charge?" He then hit the steering wheel after arguing with himself. I wasn't even talking anymore.

He was extremely annoyed about something, and for sure, Pamela's words had angered him.

’I am fine now. Can we go? I am kind of worried about my mom." I said, taking a deep breath and gently rubbing my hands.

There had been something else going on in my life that I wasn't able to speak to anyone about. I needed to get those pills from my mother to hand them over to Maura for her mother.

Nov/ that I was noticing how little was left, I couldn't help but raise a few questions.

of pills? What will happen

gentle nudge to my shoulder broke my attention from my

if he isn’t found or convicted for his actions, I promise

go back home soon," Maddox said as he stopped the car near the hotel

me a ride," I said and walked out of the car, taking the elevator and reaching my suite. Mom was passed out until I arrived. I could tell she had been using the hotel's spa and had ordered a lot of room service. I don't know how I was going

You should also pack your stuff.’ I called for her, putting my clothes in my bag and also taking my

a charcoal mask on her face and then passed me a very disapproving look when she noticed what I had been doing in the room

shrugged her shoulders, shaking her head and walking towards

our home,’ I argued, watching her take a full spin with

heels in love with you; use that opportunity to claw him and make him do whatever you want him

that in love with me.’ I wanted to laugh at myself. My comment stole my mother's attention too. She gulped and stood

told you last night? Oh, sweet girl, don't overthink. I was just joking.’ One could tell she didn't care if he was truly in love with me or not. As long as she got to live her best

into the living room to have this debate with him that had been eating me up ever since

How was your day?" He pulled closer and tried kissing my cheek when I pulled away from him

He caught

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