RUBY
I heard Allison crying as I was walking through the hallway, making my way to her bedroom. My head was pounding, yet the burning ache in my heart was more hurtful than anything else.
I was going to lose my first daughter—the one that made a mother. I couldn't believe it. All because my husband wasn't going to choose her over his gang. Why, God? What did I do to deserve this?
I staggered before leaning against the hall of the corridor. Tears started rushing down my cheeks again. It was so painful. The pain was unbearable as though someone was cutting my chest open and stabbing me continuously. I wanted to cry my heart out. But I didn't want anyone to see me crying here. After all, I was still their boss lady.
I pressed my hand over my mouth to not let out a sound. I clutched the fabric over my chest and bit my lip so hard it could bleed. "I'm sorry, Eve. I'm letting you down," I let out.