A Shameless Charade

"Remy!" Kaelen raised his voice and took the gold locket with the intention of helping Monroe put it on.

Monroe wanted to inch away so badly but Helen took the opportunity to lean in to pinch the child by her waist and whisper, "Be a good girl or I'm going to make sure you get beaten to death."

The world fell silent as the sound of a slap reverberated through the air.

Monroe had slapped Helen and