Deceit and Agony

Denise did not speak and looked conflicted.

Lila stumbled to her and grabbed her wrist, roaring, "I heard your conversation just now."

Denise quickly got up and hugged her. She explained while crying, "I'm sorry, Lila. My daughter died young, and I happened to meet you, so I kept you."

Lila seemed to have lost her mind. Her pupils contracted, and her gaze was dull.

"So I'm not your daughter. I...