Chapter 54 Not a Larson

A deep, icy contempt filled Kaia's heart. She stared at Amethyst's tear-streaked face, her performance so theatrical that it made Kaia sick to her stomach. Last night, Amethyst had swung an ashtray at Kaia's head without a shred of hesitation. Where had all this so-called "motherly concern" been then? Where had the love been when she lay bleeding out on the cold floor, abandoned? And now, here she was, playing the part of the grieving mother. The hypocrisy was revolting. Kaia's silent rejection hit Amethyst like a knife to the chest. Amethyst choked out, "Kaia, I know I was wrong this time. Please forgive me... just this once…" Kaia remained motionless, unmoved. Desperate, Samuel jumped in to smooth things over. "Kaia, Mom lost control last night, okay? She regretted it the second it happened. She didn't sleep a wink all night looking for you. She practically turned all of Valoria upside down! "We're family, Kaia. No matter how bad things get, nothing can break that bond. Loo