Mother

Chapter 40… Mother

Note... The chapter before this should have been Secrets..

Do well to read that before reading this one

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"Mother?" Damien called as soon as he opened the door. His voice was low and trembled lightly.

The woman on the mat in a corner of the room turned to face him. Her head tilted to the side and she scrutinized Damien very well.

Damien smiled at her reaction. He knew she wouldn't recognize him -she never did. Still, he came every week to see her with hopes that she would one day recognize him.

"I brought flowers." He said, holding the lilies with both hands before him. He grinned awkwardly and scratched the back of his neck.

"Actually, I plucked them at the foot of the hill since no flower shops would be open now."

The woman named Mirabella, smiled and patted the mat next to her. Damien didn't hesitate and hurriedly took a seat besides her after placing the lilies in a glass of water.

"Mother Mary said you're getting back." He said and she nodded, her eyes squin