Irene
I took a step back, the shock finally registering in my heart. I had no words to say that could make her believe otherwise. My heart slammed in my chest, weakening the rest of my body.
"It's not what it looks like," I said quietly, thinking of a lie.
"Oh dear," Aunt Teresa said exasperatedly, recovering quickly and rushing to the windows. She closed the blinds and drew the curtains shut.
"Lock the door, Irene," she said tightly, making my brows furrow.
Was she expecting this?
I turned in the lock and faced her. She was looking at the kids with a hand resting on her forehead and one on her waist. Where was the woman who was shocked a few minutes ago?
No one could just get over this so fast. I was stunned for weeks when this happened with them.
I freaked out, thinking there was
