The Woman From Hell

"Theo Grant!" I turned around abruptly and glared angrily at him.

Munchkin's incident had annoyed me enough. I had no time to coax another person.

Though seeing the look on his face, I could not bring myself to be mad at him and could only sigh. "I'll handle this myself. You don't have to worry. Besides, Chief Royce said that if family members are there, they're not allowed to interfere with their business. I'll just go and have a look. You can't be of any help if you go, so stay here and accompany Mom and Dad."

I admitted that I was lying because I simply could not bring myself to tell him that I did not wish to see him. I was also worried that saying these things would make me spend more time explaining to him. I did not want to do that anymore.

"Why aren't you the one staying back to take care of Mom and Dad, then? Besides, I believe Chief Royce reminded you that you're in no condition to go with them."

Theo seemed to have found a hold on me. His tone sounded a little angry.

"So what? I'm Munchkin's guardian. I have the right to go."

I started rummaging the closet for my coat.

Royce merely said to keep in touch but did not

anywhere I wanted. Even the

don't forget that you're not his biological mother

I turned around and glared at Theo with unquenchable anger in my

so concerned because of the relationship Munchkin and I share, isn't it? I'm not his biological father, but don't ever forget

my identity, right? If I were related to Munchkin by blood, do you think you'd exclude me to this

I was stunned.

in the past, I

lost the

if I know

spoke. After that, he turned around

was gently closed behind him without a hint of resentment, but I knew that the more

grabbed my coat and squatted on the floor,

there was only one thing occupying my mind-find