In the dark, he stubbed out his cigarette, stood up, and walked out.

He gently pushed the door of the guestroom open, but there was no one inside.

Japheth Ramos lifted one eyebrow, and turned to go to the next room.

As expected, Cecilia was sound asleep, holding Nicki.

But did she really think things were fine like this?

Japheth Ramos walked towards the small bed and gently removed Nicki’s little hand where it was clutching Cecilia’s clothes. Using a plush doll as a replacement, he then picked Cecilia up and left.

Nicki knitted her little eyebrows together as she dreamt, reached out little hands as if searching for something,...