Chapter 385

Angel raised her chubby arm and covered her face with an open palm. Her eyes twinkled in faux surprise as she smiled. It was all thanks to Angel’s sacrifice and perseverance. As long as her mother gave in to her father, they would be a happy family. When Henry released Monique, her face was as red as a baboon’s butt. She did not meet his eyes. She looked down and was met with Angel’s knowing stare. Monique raised her head and saw Mrs. Lawson giving her an affectionate smile. She faked her composure and said, “Then…Let’s go to school…” She took Angel’s hand and turned to leave. “I don’t have my bag!” Angel said. With her escape plan foiled, Monique stopped in her tracks. Henry noticed she was avoiding his gaze and grinned. Mrs. Lawson brought the school bag to Angel. Then, Monique took her daughter’s hand on one side while Henry took the other. Together, the three of them walked out of the house. It was not the first time Monique felt that they were a family. On Angel’s fir