Chapter 96: The Link Is Broken

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!! MAY THIS YEAR GIVE IS US HAPPINESS, NEW BEGINNINGS, AND ABUNDANCE! ATTRACT LOVE AND BLESSING!

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"Where is my mama?" Alicia sniffled with her snort spread on the cheeks. When the head maid, Paris, saw her crying, she couldn't leave her alone and took her back to her chamber.

"Mama is still working on something, but she'll be here soon," Paris said, pulling a handkerchief from her pocket and dampening it before wiping the child's face. "Perhaps she'll bring cookies again, do you want your favorite? I'll tell Miss Annalisa what you would like."

Alicia shook her head, "Not mommy! I want mama!"

Paris frowned with confusion, "Mama?"

Alicia's tears fell again as if she lost someone again, "I-I want mama…"

Paris was unsure who she was referring to because, aside from Annalisa, there would be no another woman she could refer to as Mama, except-- "Mrs. Leila?"

Alicia nodded. "Mama... Mama needs me..."