Chapter 101

LUNETH Talking to the man was a waste of time, as I was even unable to crack a reaction out of him. By the time the police officers were back in the morning, it had even made it worse. We had to let the man go because, after their investigation, it was shown that it was a hit and run, and he was even a victim. We all knew that it was most likely that he wasn't a victim, but no one could do anything; the evidence said otherwise. Once the man was allowed to go, I let my world crash down before my eyes. "Mommy," Aria ran to hold my legs, and I bent to her level. The thought of carrying her, given how exhausted I felt, was too daunting. "My love," I touch her hair fondly, and she falls on me with her tiny hands gripping me. "How are you?" I ask, and she pulls away to look at my face. "I am fine, but I missed you." "I missed you as well, darling." She hugs me again, and I hold her, wondering why I could not just live a normal life with this girl as my daughter. One without drama and so much