Chapter 33

"Let go of me!" Sarah cried and hit Scarlet. In her panic, she bit down hard on Scarlet's arm. Scarlet cried out in pain and shoved Sarah to the ground. "You useless brat! You're just like your mother, there's not a single good thing about you…" "Sarah!" Natalie ran over and scooped her up from the ground. She held her daughter tightly, her heart aching. "Are you hurt? Let me take a look." "I'm okay." Sarah nodded, then burst into tears. "Mommy, don't leave me. I want to be with you… It doesn't hurt. I just want Mommy…" "That's my good girl," Natalie said. "I'm sorry, Sally. From now on, I'll never leave you again. We'll always be together." "Ms. Chapman!" Roger called out. He ran straight toward Imogen with his schoolbag bouncing on his back. "Look what I brought you," Imogen said, taking a cake out of the car. "My favorite chocolate cake! Thank you, Ms. Chapman. I love you the most!" Natalie held Sarah's hand and turned to look at them. She hesitated, wanting to remind Roger