A Brief Respite

"Of course, Hiram. You know. I never lie."

Hiram gave her a withering look and said angrily, "You always lie to me. If it weren't for treating Desmond's legs this time, would you come back?"

Maya stuck her tongue out guiltily. "Isn't it because I didn't inherit the mantle of you that I dare not come back?"

"You know it, huh? Then when will come back and inherit?"

Maya didn't speak.

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