Of course, Hayley did not dare to tell the truth.
If Maia knew that it had happened because Hayley wanted to climb into Russell's bed, she would probably scold her.
So she omitted what she had done and said, "What do you think? Tonight is Mr. Caldwell's birthday. Everyone went to the party to celebrate. Russell was drunk and I helped him up. Chelsea was not happy about that. So she rushed over and slapped my face!"
"Why didn't you hit back?" Maia was furious.
"Someone was pulling my arms! I can't move at all!"
"Mom, you and Dad are already officially married. Why do they still treat me like that? How long do I have to endure?" Hayley cried.
Maia was also angry with her own inability.
When other people got married officially and publicly, she had to do it secretly. She still had to t
