Chapter 26. Recovery

“Mom?” There was a long silence between them. “Was it true?” She could hear a hint of disappointment in her mother’s voice. Unable to hold back tears, she responded, “But I’ve got the house certificate back in my hand already; you don’t need to worry about it…”

“That’s not the point, Kei. You did that without our concern. How could you...”

She knew she should’ve just said sorry, but she felt angry instead. “I never thought you’re going to say that to me, Mom, especially after what Nicholas did for you and Dad! I’m really disappointed with you both. I gotta go!” She pushed the red button and gave Ben’s phone back to him.

“Can you please leave me alone? I need time...” said Keira without looking at him. Ben nodded, walked away from her, and stopped right at the door. “Everything will be fine; you don’t have to worry,” he said, staring at the back of her head with a warm gaze. She didn’t say anything, buried her face in between her knees, sobbing. Unbeknownst to her,