The Woman From Hell

Theo looked at me and finally nodded. "Of course. If Millicent Yard really is your mother, then this time, you can finally reveal the secrets of your past. It's great news."

Maybe so.

I pursed my lips. "I see."

With that said, I went into the bathroom.

The next day, I went to Petra again with Theo accompanying me.

Standing at the door, I felt uneasy and shook Theo's hand tightly.

Theo patted the back of my hand and signaled me not to be nervous. "It's okay, I'm here."

"Yeah." I nodded and followed Theo into the house.

Petra and Grayson were delighted to see us. They looked behind us and were disappointed when they did not see the children. "Why didn't you bring our grandchildren here?" I looked at Theo, and he reminded me with his eyes to speak.

Taking a deep breath, I said slowly, "Mom and Dad, I'm here this time because I have something important to confirm with you."

Noticing my serious expression as well as Theo's next to me, Petra and Grayson also put away their smiles.

at me with puzzled

together while

me, what's the matter?" Petra spoke with dignity, and I was

Not knowing what to say, I

bit my lip, wondering if

you have any questions, just ask. It's

just going to ask,

Petra. "Mom,

tremble after that. Even Grayson's expression

when you came back the last time

looked even more

word for word, "Cole Anders, that is, Sylvester Yard, the eldest child in the

daughter, and my name is Selene

froze for a moment at that. She then sat

Was the

asked again, "Mom, tell me. Am I

moment." Grayson noticed Petra's pale face and

him. "Dad, you tell me, then. You

hesitated, obviously unable to answer my