the key

“Mother, what do you mean he's my father? That's a lie right?” Cassie looked at her mother in the eyes, silently wishing she would say yes. However, are expectation were shattered by her mother's next word?

“I've hidden it from you for too long and I think it's best you know now.” Miriam said in a low tone.

“M.. Mother, what are you saying? There's no way he's my father.” She stuttered as she said in disbelief.

“Family issues just bores me.” Mr. Victor muttered, leaving the room.

“Victor, get back here. You can't just leave,” Miriam screamed after him, and he ignored her.

She sat on the floor dejected staring at where Mr. Victor just left.

“Cassie, you are injured.” Miriam gasped standing up to check on her injury. Cassie move aside, her gaze piercing deep into her as tears drop from her eyes.

“Cassie… I—

”It's okay mum, you don't need to say anything.“ And with that, Cassie left the room leaving Miriam.

Miriam wanted to go after her but hesitated, instead she brought out her phone an