Maternal Malice

This time, Jade was genuinely frightened. “Mom, you...”

“Shut up, don't speak. Let's go, we are leaving this place.” Rita's voice trembled as she spoke urgently.

Jade was deeply reluctant, yet she found herself being pulled to her feet by Rita.

“Hold on! Who said you could leave without explaining yourselves?” said Moira.

“That's my son! How I deal with him is my business, just like how you treat