'Mum, can I trust you? This is about my son and that is a big deal for me.' Alicia said.
'Don't worry, Alicia. I am giving you, my word. I am not with Emily at all. I am on your side.' Mum smiled.
It was a smile I did not buy. Even though she sounded very convincing I still did not believe her but there was nothing I could say until the exchange was done. Everyone was surely going to find out whose side she really was on when it came down to the exchange.
'We might need to leave soon, so hurry.' Alicia said.
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Seven Days to Kolin's first birthday (Day of child exchange).
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The next morning welcomed me with a raging headache. It was like I had drank more than my share of alcohol the night before, but the problem was, I never drank anything.