A Mothers Defiance

"Hah!" Declan unceremoniously sneered, "Do you think that's possible?"

"You better not!" she countered right away.

Her eyes were finally clear again as if what he said had relieved her of a heavy burden.

Declan was speechless.

With an indifferent gaze, Stella looked at him and changed the subject. "Did you say you wanted to take her back home? Are you trying to ruin her life?"

"Don't be dramatic!"