Chapter 7

Chapter seven

Harriet’s Pov

I suddenly began to feel happy for no reason, my fears had disappeared and I was busy exchanging words with the man in front of me, I had initially feared that his presence was as a result of my previous actions.

Seeing him argue with me like we were some kind of close friends made me feel alive and excited at the same time. It was good my parents weren’t awake yet, it gave me the opportunity to get rid of him as soon as possible.

“Mommy…” The little boy cried.

I sighed in frustration, the boy still clung to me and wouldn’t stop crying.

“I’m not your mommy, stop causing a scene out here for me, you should go to your father!” I sternly said.

The boy rubbed his now swollen eyes with the back of his palm and stared at me, his little eyeballs reminded me of mine, it was the exact replica.

“Mommy please don’t chase me away.” He begged.

His words melted my lady heart and for a split second; I was tempted to just reach out and carry him in my arms, he was adorable