Alpha’s Homecoming
“She could barely eat.”
“She’s going to be okay,” she added, sounding almost sincere. I nodded anyway, knowing Dad would be home soon, likely stirring chaos as usual.
“I’m going to go see my mom now. Thank you.”
I turned to leave, but my stepmother’s hand wrapped around mine. Her cunning eyes gleamed.
“My sweet girl, don’t forget to renew the rent before the month ends. As you promised.”
Her smile was forced and false. But I nodded anyway, handing her the cash from my pocket. Instantly, she released me, her gaze locked greedily on the twenty thousand dollar notes.
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