#Chapter 255: Mrs. Hayes’ Wayward Sons

“I’m not so sure that’s a good idea,” I call back through the door. Now that I know who she is, I can see some of Steven’s features in his mother’s face, as well as their behavior. Mrs. Hayes seems demure and quiet. Though she is raising her voice to speak with me through the door, that does not seem as if it’s the norm for her. “You are a smart girl, and I know you care about my sons,” Mrs. Hayes says. “It is because of that care that I approach you like this. I’m hoping, together, that we will be able to devise a plan to stop this fighting between my sons and their father before things rise out of hand. I don’t want to see anyone hurt.” On the surface, that is a justifiable desire. And certainly one that a mother should feel. But I don’t know anything about this woman. The brothers so rarely mention their mom. Honestly, I began to suspect she was dead. Obviously she is very much alive, for her to be here in front of me now. “We can talk through the door,” I say. “It’s u