Chapter 4 Ana's pov “My love, I'm sorry, but do you mind explaining everything to me again?” My Mom asked me; each word that passed through her lips did so with intentional efforts, so much so that it made my heart basically ache to watch my once energetic mother struggle with something so basic as speech. In the past weeks, I had mastered the art of crafting believable stories. I told her that I have been working for a rich old lady who was in dire need of a caretaker. “So what went wrong?” She inquired worriedly. “The woman passed away, but her kids refused to pay me…I would take them to court but…even that isn't an option now, besides they can always bribe the judge to favor them.” My Mom settled in her bed, a look of complete resignation claiming her facial features. “I suppose it wasn't meant to be, you did your best, and that means the world to me…” “But Mom…” “It's okay,” she said soothingly as she stroked my hair, “It's, Okay, my love.” I burst int
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