Chapter sixteen

I tossed and turned ,trapped in my thoughts....

I couldn't stay on the bed any longer, I began to pace about while awaiting mom's return

The image of a younger Hayden along with that little girl and dad kept resurfacing in my head ..

If Hayden knew my dad then was I perhaps missing something?

I heard some noises in the living room and knew mom was back....

Only she could answer the questions burning through my mind....

I quickly made my way downstairs ,clasping the picture tightly as if it was some evidence of some sort...

"Hey sweetie" she greeted with a tired smile.....

Without saying a word I handed the picture over to her, she accepted it and I watched as the blood slowly drained out of her face...

"Mom what's wrong?"

"Where did you get this!" She snapped , her voice raised in anger...

It was really rear for mom to raise her voice and