The Dust Settles

Jamie knew that she would die. But she didn't want to die alone. She wanted Ceres to die with her, as Jamie couldn't allow Ceres to live a good life. Never! Jamie pulled the trigger. Bang! "Be careful!" Johny was far away from Ceres when Jamie shot. He ran toward Ceres, but it was too late! Ceres did not have time to do anything, so she closed her eyes. But she didn't feel the pain. When she opened her eyes, she saw Sally standing in front of her. Roy reacted quickly and kicked Jamie's wrist. The pistol fell from Jamie's hand. Roy subdued Jamie! "Mom!" shouted Ceres, as Sally collapsed. Ceres tried to support Sally, who had already been beaten hard by Mike. Blood trickled out of her mouth. But Sally was smiling. "Ceres, my honey..." Ceres had complicated feelings at that moment. "Why did you do it? Do you think that because you protected me once, I will forget all the suffering that I endured? Do you think I will forgive you?" Wearing a smile, Sally stretched out her hand to touch Cere