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Facade of Love (Yvette Scott and Idris Young) novel Chapter 105

Chapter 105 He Killed His Own Child 

Landing on my tailbone, a sharp pain exploded through me, snapping me back to reality. I looked over to see Moore at the well’s edge after being pulled out by Idris

She was gasping for air, weakly slumped against Idris and coughing 

continuously, her face as white as a ghost. I figured it Idris had been just a second. later, she would have been a goner

His eyes were on me, icy and almost completely void of warmth, filled with what seemed like loathing

I could tell he was furious

He did not say a word. He just scooped Moore up in his arms and walked away

ach, sweat beading on my forehead

What’s wrong?Mom’s voice was tinged with concern

Maxwell’s arms were suddenly around my waist, lifting me to my feet

As I stood, a warm trickle ran down my legs, and I looked down to see a spreading Hain of red on the ground. My mind reeled as if struck by lightning 

Mom’s voice was a rate of shock and fear as she saw the pool po the 

Yvette, you’re bleeding so much!Zoe’s eyes were fixed on the line of blood trailing down my calf to the ground

I was frozen, a chill wrapping around me, my heart too tight to speak

It must have been from the fall, the one that I thought had just bruised my tailbone during. However… 

The babyMy voice was a whisper, strangled by tears

Quick, to the hospital!Mom’s cry was sharp, her tears flowing like a kite lost to the wind

When exactly did I black out? I think it was right after Maxwell scooped me up and we bolted from the old manor. I caught a glimpse of Madam Young stepping out, confusion written all over her face. Then there were the Young kids, staring at me with a mix of pity, sympathy, and, oh yeah, a touch of I’m sure glad that’s not me!! 

Those looks must have stung more than I thought because that was when I shut 

my eyes

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