Chapter 32: What's Wrong?

Hailey

I turned to Alex at Max’s words. 

“A confession?” I asked him. He sighed.

“yeah”

“What is it?” I asked, and he sighed more.

“Well, you know, you should go and find Summer”

“Don’t tell me that you did this purposefully” I said in a really strict tone. “Just don’t”

“There was a reason…” he whispered. “The child wasn’t safe--”

“You know what?” I cut him in between and made a disgusting face. “I… I hate you for this. How can you do this to her? Couldn’t you have just told her the truth? I-- you are unbelievable!” I laughed pathetically. 

he looked ashamed, but there was nothing that could be done now, no matter how ashamed he was!

“and Max” I turned to him. “I am glad you are back but I really can’t believe it is you”

He wanted to say something, but held it back and nodded. “I understand. Maybe you will believe it soon…”

I nodded. “maybe”

I wanted to go out, but I had