Chapter 44. Stranger

Maverick POV

“Hey, Nana.” I kissed her on the cheek even if she wasn’t too excited to see me. “Did you take your medicine?”

She went back to the kitchen, continued working on her pecan pie, and slid it into the oven.

“Are you okay?” I dropped the grocery bags on the floor and grabbed a clean towel as she removed dirty utensils and brought them to the sink. I cleaned the table, waiting for her reply. “Nana, what’s going on?”

“You lied to me,” she said sharply, her hand on her hip. Her face hardened, eyes filling with anger.

“About what, exactly? You know I never lied to you.” My stomach lurched instantly.

“Do you think I’m stupid? I raised you, Ricky. I know you very well when you hide something from me. I taught you better than that. You disappoint me, young lady.”

“Nana, please. What are you talking about?”

She gave me her back and went on cleaning the sink. “Go home.”

“Nana, just tell me, please?” It broke my h