Chapter 117:

Clarissa arrived at Agnes’s place. She hadn’t visited in a while, and Agnes looked a little surprised—almost startled—to see her.

“Baby, how are you feeling?” Agnes asked softly.

“I need to know everything,” Clarissa muttered, making Agnes give her a puzzled look.

“Don’t f*cking act confused, Mom. Start telling me the truth. What’s the deal with Dorothy?”

“I don’t understand what you’re talking about.”

“You do, Mom. I heard Dorothy has a real family. Her father is dangerous—super dangerous—and all this time you kept her here to protect her.” Clarissa’s voice shook. Agnes let out a deep, weary sigh.

“So you did love her after all… and yet...