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Chapter 23

Author: PHOEBE WRITE
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Elena pov..

“Aunty, can I talk to you for a second?”

“What’s wrong, son? I hope you’re not asking about your mom; she’s busy at work and won’t be able to answer.” I said this calmly to Henry, who was standing at the kitchen door, gripping the frame tightly.

“It’s not about my mom, Aunty.”

I focused on him, realizing that for once, his issue wasn’t related to his mother’s absence. I sighed, my heart racing as I tried to understand what he was about to say.

“Alright, Henry, what’s going on? I’m in the middle of making potato chips and cookies for you.” I spoke softly, leaning against the counter as he stepped closer. In a moment, he gently opened his shirt, glancing around as if he were afraid of something.

“What’s wrong, Henry? You’re making me worried, little guy.”

“Aunty, the mark that mommy found on my body is getting bigger, like a tattoo.”

I gasped in shock at his words. That was the last thing Scarlett would want to hear, and I didn’t want to risk telling her.

“Come here,” I sai
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