Chapter 4 - Maya Comforts Terrified Emma In The Kitchen
Maya ignored her husband entirely, dropping to her knees on the floor beside her trembling four-year-old daughter.
“It’s okay, Emma, Mommy is right here and nobody is going to hurt you,” Maya whispered, pulling the little girl into her arms.
Emma buried her wet face in Maya’s neck, clutching her mother’s jacket with a desperate, crushing strength.
“He said he would send me away if I told you about the lady who lives in the guest room,” Emma sobbed softly.
Maya’s heart fractured completely at her daughter’s words, realizing the betrayal went far deeper than a simple weekend fling.
She lifted Emma gently, carrying her away from the stairwell and into the bright, warm safety of the kitchen.
Richard followed them slowly like a whipped dog, lingering near the doorway with his hands shoved deep into his pockets.
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“Maya, listen to me, it’s not what you think... she was just staying here temporarily for business,” Richard offered weakly.
Maya turned around, her glare burning with enough intensity to incinerate every excuse he tried to construct.
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