Chapter 14

GRACIE

I tossed and turned, trapped in my thoughts…

I couldn’t stay on the bed any longer, I began to pace about while awaiting mom’s return

The image of a younger Hayden along with that little girl and dad kept resurfacing in my head.

If Hayden knew my dad then was I perhaps missing something?

I heard some noises in the living room and knew mom was back…

Only she could answer the questions burning through my mind…

I quickly made my way downstairs, clasping the picture tightly as if it was some evidence of some sort…

“Hey sweetie” she greeted with a tired smile…

Without saying a word I handed the picture over to her, she accepted it and I watched as the blood slowly drained out of her face…

“Mom what’s wrong?”

“Where did you get this!” She snapped, her voice raised in anger…

It was really rear for mom to raise her voice and she looked quite pale now, it was surprising if not shocking to me.

“M…mom?” I call