[28]

BEATRICE:

When I returned, Drake and Grayson seemed like they were waiting for me. The television was still on. It was only then that I realized that Christina was also sitting beside them. But a little farther away from Drake. Whenever my son was not watching, Christina would occasionally glare at the man.

“Mommy! Did they leave, Mommy?”

“Yes, Grayson.”

“When will Cassy be back? I miss her already, Mommy. I did not have the chance to play with her.”

“You will have the chance to play with her soon. When they returned.”

“They will return right?”

I would be happy if they returned since I badly needed cash right now. And speaking of money, I still haven't checked my account how much Jamie had wired.

“Maybe…. I don't have any idea. It's Aunt Jamie's decision. Are you going now, Christina?”

She folded her arms in front of her chest. “I should be going now. My husband is waiting for me. But…” she trailed off.

There was hesitation in her eyes. It was because of Drake. She did not want to