Chapter 127

Maya's pov

We were back home from the hospital two days later.

I still felt lightheaded but I was better now. I could feel every part of my body and they were functioning properly now.

The only part of me that felt pain was my broken heart and it was evident in my demeanor.

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My aunt, Dad and I were seated at the dining table, eating in awkward silence.

Both my dad and Aunt Gomez seemed to be in deep thought and the silence was almost deafening.

“So, how are you feeling, Maya?” My aunt was the first to break the silence.

“Uh, good. Just a bit light headed…”

“Once you are done with your medications, it should be all gone.”

“I hope so.” I said with a forced smile and then shoved a fork full of Pasta in my mouth.

My aunt's phone buzzed on the table and she picked it up and read whatever text message she'd gotten.

“What's wrong?” I asked

“Uh, the police said…”

“Shh.” My dad shut Aunt Gomez down immediately.

I looked between both of them and they were both staring down at their plate