Chapter Twenty-Seven
“I need to talk to you.”
“Who are you?” I questioned as she let go of me. I don’t remember ever meeting her or asking someone to meet me especially now that it’s already dark outside. I’m not scared, though. I’m already in front of my house and there are other people still outside the street.
Instead of answering me, she just sighed as she looked at the path Axel took with longing in her eyes. And I couldn’t help but examine her face as I tried to fathom whatever’s going on inside her head. She’s beautiful and much older than me based on the wrinkle and worry lines visible on her face. But when I looked at her eyes, that’s when it hit me. Those brown eyes.
“You’re his mother.” It was not a question but rather an affirmation.
She turned back her atten
