Chapter 41

KYLE'S P.O.V.

"Hey boys, we brought back enough food for everyone, so come on, let's go down and eat." I sighed as I heard Mom say to Andrew and Matthew somewhere in the house.

Why was Ma avoiding eye contact with me all of a sudden? What was she hiding this time around? To be honest, I was sick and tired of all the secrets, dangers, and pains; I just wanted my life to return to when Ma and I lived freely in Bluefield; I wanted to know if my brother was still alive, if he had a decent life at least, and if I would ever get to see him someday. I wanted to be completely free and happy for once in my life. Was it really so much to ask?

“Ok ma'am, thank you." I heard Matthew reply Mom.

"Please call me Emily," Mom said before I heard her footsteps, and those of others, return to the stairs.