A kid's voice startled Evelyn. She jumped, her heart racing.
There he was again—Andrew, squatting at her doorstep, looking like a lost puppy. Evelyn sighed.
She thought, 'Can't this kid and his dad just leave me alone? No matter where I go, one of them always shows up.
It is like they are taking turns.'
"Mommy..." Andrew looked up at her with big, sad eyes.
Evelyn rubbed her forehead. "Look, Andrew, I saved your life once. Can't you cut me a break? I took you in, and what happened? I almost got thrown in jail because of your parents. My place is too small for this drama."
Andrew stood up, his eyes wide. "I messed up this time. That woman got the better of me. But don't worry. I taught her a lesson."
'That woman?' Evelyn thought.
She asked, narrowing her eyes, "Do you know who poiso
