Chapter 137. The meeting

Danielle's POV

I sat behind the counter at the far end of the room and listened as Mother explained how she met me and what Bryan told her to her husband. I felt like I was in a cage, the man’s voice was too intimidating, and my heart raced. Everything around me gave me reasons to go home and escape whatever was to come.

I could sense it. Questions and questions, rejection but I had self-control. “Don’t show any sign of weakness,” o told myself. That sentence has helped me a lot and I hoped it would not disappoint this time.

Mila and Lila came out and bumped into the scene. “And who are these?” The old man asked. I stood up to answer him but my kids’ mouth beat me to it.

“Hi, I’m Mila and this is Lila.” She glanced over her and pointed to Ella who sat by my side. “That is Ella and my Mom sitting over there and this is my Grandma. What’s your name, sir?” That’s the cutest Mila has ever been. Her voice has never been so soft and understandable. She was detailed with her words and made