Chapter 18

Mona didn’t respond to her query. She looked at Rita with angry eyes and stated, “Do you still want to say you don’t know Zora?”

Rita started to cry. “Yes, she was my friend, but she died a long time ago, so I don’t remember her.”

Rita had tears in her eyes as she glanced at Mona. “I don’t know what other people have told you, but you are my daughter.”

”I was there when Rita had you! She was really close to dying. How could you insult her like this?” Bailey was so angry that he scooped up the phone from the table and flung it at Mona.

Mona didn’t think he would do this. Conan had already hugged her and held her close when she reacted. She quickly turned to Conan after the phone hit him and inquired, “Are you okay?” Where did you get hurt?”

”My back.” Conan waved. “I’m okay.” He stroked Mona on the back to make her feel better, then he turned to Bailey. He didn’t say anything, but everyone could tell he was upset.

Conan could feel how strong Bailey