MABEL I went straight back to the hospital. Lily was still in her room, watching TV. When she saw me, her face crumpled. "I saw the news," she said quietly. My heart sank. "Lily…." "They're saying Mom wants me back. That she's fighting for me." Lily's voice was small. "Is that true?" I sat on the edge of her bed. "Yes." "But she left us. She doesn't even know me anymore." "I know, sweetheart." "So why is she doing this?" Tears filled Lily's eyes. "Why now?" I couldn't tell her the truth. That her mother was using her as a pawn to get money. That this was all about greed, not love. "I don't know," I lied. "People are complicated." "The news said you tried to buy me. That you're trying to steal me from my real family." Lily looked at me with confused, frightened eyes. "Is that true?" "No. I'm trying to protect you and Bella. That's all." "But they're saying…" "They're wrong. They don't know the whole story." I took her hand. "Lily, I would never try to steal you. You're my
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