Chapter 54

Mia

The light mood I had earlier just died. Here I thought my mum would at least consider the fact that I rescued her. Was it a ploy to get my attention?

Maybe she was only pretending or her torment was staged. Why else would she still work for the man who almost killed her and once again betrayed her own daughter?

Now I wish she remained dead. I had mourned for her long enough anyway.

I hand back the phone and nod at the guy in thanks. Now, I will have people following me around like royalty. Where is the freedom in that?

" Is everything okay?" Rico whispers when I walk back to him. He warily stares at the group behind me and back to me. I know I won't be able to hide anything from him. At least he deserves to know what's up and maybe then, he will be able to watch out for himself.

"For now, Yes. I will fill you in when we go on that date" My mind goes back to the woman lying in my guestroom. Good thing I have people guarding the door. Who knows if she would sneak out and attac