Chapter 12

Neeta calmed Alex, her husband, "Relax, dear. The important thing is that Celine is back now."

Alex also calmed his emotions.

Neeta stroked Celine's hair, "Honey, what about your pregnancy?" asked Neeta with a warm smile.

Celine was surprised. "How did Mommy know that I was pregnant?" asked Celine confused.

Neeta smiled gently. "Mommy and Daddy actually knew everything even though you didn't tell them, Celine. All this time, Mommy and Daddy have been monitoring you from afar. When we found out that you were needed like a fly, we were devastated. However, we didn't have the strength to fight back. So we decided to keep quiet, and wait for you to come home."

Celine immediately hugged her mother, "I don't know what to do anymore. I feel tired and hopeless."

Alex held her hand tightly. "You're not alone, Celine. We are here for you. Daddy and Mommy will take care of you and protect you."

Celine cried harder, feeling the heavy burden she had been