Chapter 29

"What are you doing here?" she asked angrily, staring at Reed with malice in her eyes. "I'm really sorry, I have to explain something to you," he cooed. "Get out! Both of you," she yelled, her patience wearing thin. "I would come back to get the money your mother owed me and don't always forget..." he moved close to her. "You killed your mother," he smirked before leaving as she stood like a statue.

"Are you okay?" Reed asked as she faced him. "I told you to..." her voice cracked as she couldn't say any more words, tears rolling down her eyes. He helped her sit, and surprisingly, she allowed him. "Who's he?" he asked calmly. "How dare you act calm in front of her. But what could she do? She needed someone to comfort her right now," she thought before answering him. "My dad," she sighed as he nodded. "I'm really sorry," he bent his head, guilt covering him. "Can you please not talk about that now and kindly get me some water?" she asked. "Okay," he nodded as he stood up and walked into