Chapter 163

SAMANTHA'S POV

Its been a while since Manuel had been discharged from the hospital and an even while longer for his wounds to heal.It was a good thing that he was rushed to the clinic right away otherwise who knows what would have happened to him.The kids have been so worried about him.

They were in there now watching over him while he

slept Meanwhile I had slipped out of the room prepare something for everyone to eat.

Martha had decided to take the day off to go see her daughter. My converstion with Rick was still lodged in my mind. I hadn't confronted Martha about it because I didn’t think it was important because it didn't make any difference.

I wasn't going to treat her any differently than I do now just because she chose to tell a little lie and her performance wouldn't change with or without the truth.

I was satisfied with my decision or I was afraid of knowing what the truth was so I decided to just let it be.

Meanwhile the search for my birth parents had been put on hold ever