Chapter 23

The aftermath.

I walk faster, entering my Mother's hospital room. The nurse called me so I panicked and went here faster. I made sure my eyes didn't sting before coming here.

"Mom, you called me? Why? How are you?" I kept asking and sat next to her.

She caressed my face with one of his hands so I smiled a lot. This is the best feeling, away from what my Father did to me a few hours ago.

"Daughter, Olivia. Forgive Mom, ah? I didn't take care of you before, I didn't even put the man who raped you in jail," she said softly while caressing my face.

"Mom, I told you, that's okay with me as long as you're here by my side," I answered with a smile even though I could feel the fatigue in my body.

"Forgive Mom too because she made you work, so you could treat me," she added. I saw a drop of tears in his eyes.

My forehead was wrinkled but I still smiled sweetly but the next word was the one I didn't want to hear again.

"Baby, it's okay." My chest rumbled when she said that.

"Ma... Ma,