“Don’t let him put you at a disadvantage. Our lives are not that important. It’s already enough that we got to see you one last time.” She squeezed my hand tight. “I won’t let him use us like that. You should go back. Reject whatever offer he’s made you.”
I knew this was my time to play the part. For some reason, I had a feeling Alex didn’t truly mean to give us privacy. There was no way this room was without a camera but I didn’t dare look around to search for it.
He must be watching, watching this interaction from his side.
I made my expression sorrowful as I clutched my mother’s hand, letting the tears fall freely. “I… I can’t just leave you here. I finally found you again so I won’t lose you. Not this time.”
“Evelyn—“
“Mom. Don’t worry about me. I know what I’m doing.”
“What is
