For the entire day, I did not see Ashton. I then called Emery as my stressful emotion refused to subside. “It’s hard to believe that before I could become a lawyer, I had become a defendant. Such an irony.”
The second Emery heard that Summer might be taken away, she assured confidently, “That lawyer has nothing but a foul mouth. Anyone can stoop low and play dirty. Fret not. I promise no one would lay hands on Summer as long as I am here.”
After hanging up, I stared emotionlessly at the phone with a blank mind. On my way to Summer’s room, I suddenly had this strong feeling that I could lose her forever. At that moment, I felt as though a thousand needles were stabbing through my heart.
It was already 9 p.m., so I supposed Summer should be asleep. I opened her door as quietly as I could, only to hear her sweet and carefree voice echoing in the room.
“And also candies, please. Ms. Collins, please bring me these if you come over. Mommy never lets me have them!”
Ms. Collins? Which Ms. Collins is she talking to? Out of curiosity, I tiptoed my way towards Summer’s desk and saw her video-calling someone.
“Okay, I promise. Remember, this is a secret between us. Don’t tell anyone.”
My back stiffened the moment I recognized Stella’s voice coming from the computer. Since when is she so close with Summer that they are still chatting at this hour?
Feeling utterly displeased, I asked suddenly, “Summer, are you asleep?”
Startled by my voice, Summer clumsily shut her computer and jumped swiftly into her bed, pretending to be sleeping.
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