Chapter 83 — My Disappointment

Clarice

The scene was deplorable to watch. My mother was completely shameless when she saw me, didn't seem to care, and was on her way to give a statement by the time I arrived.

"Here are her documents." - I handed the folder to the lawyer, who was expressionless. - Do you know what she did?

"Trafficking. She was caught red-handed with almost 200 kilos of cocaine, a big load." - He was nervous, but who wouldn't be?

"It will be a long process!" - I sat with my hand to my head and wondered why this was happening to me. Why did she get herself into this now? - "Is it that serious?"

"Unfortunately it is. It's more serious than it seems, your mother took over everything. But, I'll do the best I can."

"Was she caught alone or did she have someone with her?"

"She was approached while driving a van with all the drugs under the seats. The policemen had dogs and that helped them."

I didn't want to know anything else. My mother didn't have much chance of getting out on bail and neither did I ha