Chapter 36

It felt like an eternity before I could describe what was happening in my head. 

    Seeing Cora had thrown me off balance.

    "Isla, we don't have to leave just yet. It is OK, and you can go and see your sister." Max insisted, and I gave him a small smile to show appreciation. He was so caring and patient with me.

    "How could you?" She yelled, pushing right through and eyes blazing. I opened my mouth and frowned in confusion, but then it dawned on me that she was referring to our mother. 

    That made my mind up for me, and there was no way that I could leave her here to face all of that backlash. 

    "No." I jumped out of the car and managed to grab her hand and pull her back.

    "Come with us, and we will talk things over." I insisted and did not give her any choice. 

    "Fine," Cora grunted and then huffily got into the back of Max's car.