Chapter 93
by men made everything feel just right, but Sandy still showered as she stopped down
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closer to Dabba. Despite Dallia’s distant demeaning she was the only mother figure Sandy had known, and deep down.)
Hut Daldia didn’t soften at Sandy’s bouch Holding her tightly, she whisked Sandy into the bathroom, cranked the shower to cold, and switched off the bedrooms heater. The chill quickly seeped into the room
Dahlia watched the cold water pour into the tub, her fingers stinging from the icy touch Sandy, feeling the chill, nestled even clos
Iin her sleep, “Momany, hold me I’m freezing Si
Her teeth chattered as the
For a fleeting moment Dahlia felt a pang of tenderness. But thoughts of Evelyn in the basement snapped her back, and she lowered Sandy into the cold water The icy water swallowed Sandy’s small frame. Though she shivered fiercely, the medication kept her from waking. Her teeth clattered, and she mumbled. “Mommy
Dahlia stood by Her heart hardened until Sandy’s skin turned a pale purple from the cold. Only then did the lift her out, dry her off, and tuck her back
Dahlia had raised Sandy and know her well it didn’t take long before Sandy was burning up with a fever. Panic–stricken, Dahlia stumbled from the room to Charles doot knocking urgently. Her voice was cracking, Charles Charles Sandy’s burning up
Charles was having a hard time sleeping. He was about to head downstairs when he heard about Sandy’s fever. He froze, and then pivoted quickly to Dahlia’s room Seeing Sandy’s fever flushed face, his expression tumed grave. Dr. Nelson had warned them that Sandy was still fragile post–surgery, and a fever could be dangerous
Without a second thought, Charles scooped Sandy up. He watched Dahlia’s flustered face and barked, “Grab some clother
“Clothes night” Dahlia rushed to the closet, grabbed a thick coat, and humed after Chades
Before long, they were in Charles‘ car Dahlia sat in the back, cradling Sandy, who was feverishly muttering about the cold. With tears in her eyes, Dahlia kissed her daughter’s burning cheek, whispering. “It’s all my fault I didn’t keep you safe and you are now hurt like this “Her tears fell, one after another!!
Charles‘ face was set in a determined scowl. He glanced at the frail Sandy in the rearview mirror and was no longer worned about Evelyn in the basement. He pressed the accelerator to speed away)
As they left the neighborhood, Dahlia’s lips curled into a barely there cold smile. Evelyn, enjoy your lonely time in the basement” She thought. Fear at its peak can make your heart race and cause you to faint. The fear might just do its work on Evelyn if Dahlia could keep Charles occupied and delay him from rescuing Evelyn
