Miserable

"Keep an eye on the surveillance video." Tristan ordered the boys as they got home that night.

He didn't know why and how he was able to leave Blake Ramirez without killing him. He was giving him a second chance, something he never did.

"Has Leah returned home yet?" Tristan asked as he stood in front of the veranda.

Matteo sighed and shook his head. "No boss. I've not seen her."

"Search the premises."

"Yes boss." Matteo replied and quicky left.

Tristan sighed. He glanced down just to see Layla walking slowly pass the treehouse. He stared at her as she moved quietly and slowly. He could hear her sobbing.

When she was out of sight, he went down and followed her just to see where she was headed.

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Layla sat down all alone on the shallow grass, her hands pressed down at each side of her body. She was weeping as she stared up at the rising sun. "Oh might one. Please....forgive me and bring back my child! I need to tell him how sorry I am for abandoning him and giving up on him when h