Leanne felt the headache rising again. Kids were always trouble—always hungry at the most inconvenient times.
“When we’re out of the country, you can eat whatever you want. For now, I can’t take you anywhere, so you’ll have to wait.”
She was sure someone was watching her. If she took Raffy out for a meal now, they’d both be caught and dragged back.
Leanne hadn’t done anything wrong herself, but with Millie’s mess, she could easily get pulled in. At this point, she had to choose: leave now, or risk everything.
Raffy bit his lip hard. He was hungry, but he didn’t dare make a fuss.
He was about to be taken away by this awful woman, heading for a miserable life. Suddenly, he thought of Danielle. She was strict, never let him do this or that, never let him eat what he wanted—but at least she took care of him.
A faint, reluctant smile flickered on his face. He didn’t dare say a word, just stared out the window, watching the scenery rush by.
The car reached the harbor.
The wind at the docks was fierce, carrying the sharp, salty tang of fish.
Raffy wrinkled his nose in distaste, but didn’t say anything; he just looked pleadingly at his grandmother.
At that moment, Leanne’s phone rang.
It was Millie.
“Where are you right now? I’m at the prosecutor’s office—they need some documents. Can you bring them to me?”
Leanne kept her voice low. “This isn’t a good time. Call me again once you’re somewhere private.”
Millie frowned, sensing something was off. She slipped into a restroom and called back.
“Mom, you haven’t come to see me these last two days. You haven’t even called. What’s going on?”
A ripple of unease ran through her—something was wrong.
“I’m taking your son with me—we’re getting ready to leave. Once this blows over and we’re back, I’ll make sure everything’s set up for you. For now, cooperate with the investigation. Just don’t drag the family into it. Once things settle, we’ll return.”
Millie’s heart lurched.
Her face drained of color.
“You’re just leaving me here? You’re taking him and running off?”
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