Because of all the trouble Caleb had caused me at the hospital, I
didn’t return to Riley’s home until later that day.
“Debra, what happened? You were at the hospital for much Longer than expected.”
Riley was very worried about me. As soon as I got home, she approached me and held my hand.
Luca poked his head out from behind Riley. His eyes widened when they landed on my sleeve. “Debra, are you okay? Why is there blood on your clothes?”
I glanced down and found that my sleeve was indeed stained with Caleb’s blood.
Debra’s POV:
Before I could answer, Luca asked with a pout, “Did that witch get you into trouble again?”
Since Luca had seen with his own eyes that Janiya went out of her way to make things difficult for me at dinner that night, he had a very bad impression of her.
Although he was just a child, he could tell right from wrong very clearly.
A N G E L A ‘s L I B R A R Y
I had grown very fond of this little boy. I squatted down and ruffled his curly hair dotingly. “No, it’s not like that. I’m fine.”
Luca breathed a sigh of relief. “Okay, good.”
After a slight pause, he became serious again. “You have to be very careful with that witch. She’s very dangerous.”
“Okay, I will.” My heart melted. He was too pure and innocent for this world!
Riley smiled with relief. “Debra, please stay for dinner. Adam has to attend a party tonight, so he won’t be home until later. I’ve cooked too much food. We can’t finish it by ourselves.”
“Thanks, Riley.” I couldn’t refuse Riley’s sincere invitation.
I went in to wash my hands in the kitchen and then helped Riley bring out the dishes one by one.
While we were setting up the table, I couldn’t help but bite the bullet and ask, “How come Adam doesn’t take you to these parties?”
Riley sighed heavily, like a deflated balloon. “My health was never the same after I gave birth to Luca. Maybe Adam doesn’t take me because he’s worried about my health.”
“Oh, is that so?”
I nodded, pretending to be understanding, but I suspected that Adam didn’t take Riley to these parties because he didn’t want her to know about his illicit business. After all, Riley loved the town so much. If she knew what he was up to, she would never agree to it.
After dinner, Riley began to clear the table.
I wanted to help her, but Luca tugged at my sleeve and pouted Like a spoiled child. “Debra, can you read me a story?”
“What kind of story, Luca?” I asked him with a soft smile.
“Mommy just bought me a new story book. It’s on the second floor.
