197 THE PRICE OF DECEIT PAID IN BLOOD

“Anna,” Daniel turned to Anna in desperation. “Anna, please stop her. I know she tried to kill you but I'm begging you to please let it go just this once. I can assure you that it won't happen again. Now that the puppeteer will be taken into custody, she won't try anything that silly so please, consider the times she was kind to you when you were with us.” Anna smiled at him, her smile conveying her sadness. “I'm sorry, Daniel but if it was just about me, I'd have let it go. Although she tried to get us killed, she didn't succeed and we're here but it's… I'm sorry to say this Daniel but your mother has done a lot of stupid things for your father. Things she can't wipe away just by being apologetic or regretful. They are things she needs to pay for—” “—Your mother has been killing for your father since they got married. So many have died and a lot of families have been thrown into turmoil because of them. I understand you love her but you can't just overlook this because she's you