Chapter Thirty-Two.

"Mom"

Patricia's hands fell between her thighs as the lights that hung from above shone in her eyes. If you looked close enough, you'd notice her quivering as she set her eyes on Elena.

She'd only just gotten back a few hours ago, and after that much pondering, she decided to let her mother know of the unborn child—perhaps she could have a better solution.

"What is it?" Elena gritted through her teeth and Patricia cupped her chin in defeat. "Oh my God, look at your head, child" Elena suddenly charged towards her, holding the side of her face to examine the bruises.

"They did this to you." She said and Patricia pushed a lump down her throat. She was always fearful and on-edge around her mother but she managed to stutter. "I—i was in an accident, ma."

"But this is all their fault, look at you." Elena replied, scrunching up her face in distaste, unwilling to look at her own daughter. Pat had tears well up in her eyes as their eyes met. "It's not" She said and Elena pulled away from her,