Chapter 12

Hanna entered the house to talk to her parents and was startled by two small children running around inside.

Her eyes widened even more when a woman, who looked older than her, emerged from her bedroom. Anger flared within her.

Lester immediately approached. "Sis, you weren't here last night, so we stayed in your room."

Hanna couldn't hide her irritation. "Lester, you got a woman pregnant who already has two kids? What is this, buy one, take three?"

"Lester, we'll leave with the kids. It seems your sister doesn't accept us. Just remember, if something bad happens to me or your child, it will be on your conscience."

Hanna noticed that the woman's words alarmed Lester.

"Sis, you're a woman too. I thought you'd understand me. I want to take responsibility for Marie," Lester pleaded.

"Lester, are you sure the child she's carrying is yours?" Hanna asked, growing increasingly annoyed. It seemed like Marie Duval was just manipulating Lester.

Marie suddenly burst into tears. "How dare