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Chapter 54 - Is she your mother?

Author: Zinny Cynthia
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[Matilda]

I bit my lower lip, quickening my pace, my jaw clenching harder with each step

Six years. That's how long it has been since I saw her but even from a distance, I could recognize her instantly — the woman who was part of making my marriage a living hell

My ex-mother-in-law

"Where do you say your mummy is, baby boy," That annoying voice rang out making my jaw clench even harder as I came to a stop in front of my son

"Right here," My voice was sharp, cutting through the air like blade

Vivian's head snapped towards me and for a split second, I saw shock flash across her face — quickly replaced by the same look I've known so well. Hatred, the same resentment she has always thrown my way

My eyes flicked from her sneering face to her hand, her filthy hands, still gripping my son's wrist. I inhaled sharply, stepping forward and yanking Austin away from her grasp

"And what do you think you're doing?"

Yes, That's the voice! The same voice that used to belittle me

"And what does it
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