Chapter 45

Lena

My heart was racing as I quickly put on a pair of tight black jeans and a black thin sweater. I crossed my bag over my shoulder and then stormed out, to find Vanessa, hoping for the best.

I couldn't let come closer to Max's parents. I was embarrassed enough already to look them in the eye, after they found out about Oliver, how could I let them meet Vanessa?

She would probably ask them for money, so I would let her ask me instead. I would give her all my savings and then she would leave. I hoped.

I parked near that coffee shop and walked angrily towards it. My heart was pounding, as I felt anxious, fear and disgust. I would meet the woman who was laughing, while her son was dying. The woman who never help us when we needed her the most and then disappeared like she never had children.

I noticed her from afar seating on a table outside the shop. I would recognize her anywhere, despite how many years had passed.

It was chilly outside and I was thankful for the sweater I w