Chapter 151

“Shh, it's okay honey.” I tell her, pushing her hair out of her face. Her hair is a mess, she has gum in it among other food items, and something sticky too. “It's Tia baby.” I tell, trying to wipe her face clean of tears.

“Tia,” she cries, her hands griping my shirt tighter. “I miss you.”

“I miss you too baby girl.” I tell her, bouncing her on my hip.

Estelle drops the plate of pasta on the counter next to Xena and tries to reach for Layla. Layla holds on to me, screaming no at her. “Give the child to me.” she demands.

“Let her hold her, she's not kidnapping her, again.” Xena slurs, her gaze roaming Estelle's body.“You look like shit.”

“What the fuck Estelle? Dangling her like some toy? Is this really what you wanted her for? I mean look at her, is this the child you took three days ago?”

“Layla is fine,” she bites back. “I was just trying to feed her but she won't fucking eat, the only thing she's taken a liking to is water, she won't take anything el