"You know you could have run a long time ago, you do know that right?" Xavier's fists were clenched, his eyes stormy, his words iced as he took in the condition his mother was in.
"Xavier, please no. At least not here."
"Where else Melissa? When she is back to that scum of a husband."
"He is still your father." Mrs. Salvador struggled to stand up, her face getting even more pale as she coughed.
Maya rushed to her side, making her lie back down. "Please Ma, Don't stress yourself."
"Oh my darling, you didn't need to stress yourself for me." Mrs. Salvador mumbled noting that Maya was in her pajamas.
"Well she won't be if you don't have a f*****g stab wound on your lower abdomen and the other injuries in your body, Darling Mr. Dominic dealt on you."
"Oh dear, I feel so a
