Chapter Fourteen: Shadowed Intentions

Ava’s POV

I quickly looked at the person in the hood and quietly agreed that the story was important. I smiled and nodded, trying hard not to cry because the tears were about to show.

"Yes, honey." Mummy had to go on a business trip, and this kind man took care of you while she was gone," I said, keeping my voice calm even though I was feeling very upset.

Nathalie fixed her eyes on me and seemed to trust me. "You were on a trip, Mummy?"

With a sad smile on my face, I brushed off a piece of her hair. "Yes, my sweetheart. I'm back now, though, and I promise we'll soon go home.

The hooded figure spoke up, maybe because they could feel the inner battle. "Your mom really missed you." She can't wait to take you home now that she's back.

Nathalie gave me a tighter hug, and the boys returned their sister's love. "Yes, we missed you too, Mom." "We'll take care of Nathalie until you get back," they said, and I felt their truthfulness in my heart.

Nathalie smiled at me and gave me a small p