Chapter 319

The woman's voice cracked as she clutched the trembling child in her arms, tears spilling freely.

"It's all Mama's fault. Mama didn't protect you... that's why the bad ones stole you away." Her body shook, desperation radiating from her like a fever.

Hazel's tears streamed down her round cheeks, her little fists clutching the stranger's tunic. "I don't know you! Let me go! I want my Papa, I want m