Chapter 40
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I SQUIRMED AS I felt the plane landing.Against the inside, I had to do it for the silence of all—even Mommy was against my decision. But I have to forget Lawrence.
"Margaux, hija!"
I looked up at Mommy coming inside my office. She was carrying a bag that she had laid on my table.
"Mom, what are you doing here?" I stood up to hug her and kiss her on the cheek.
She immediately grabbed my two shoulders and hovered over me.
"I m fine. But you, are you sure you re okay, hija?" Her voice showed intense concern.
I swallowed hard. I haven t slept since I ran away from Saavedra Resort.
"I m fine, Mom . . ." I thought the words would come out smoothly, but it cracked a little.
She frowned, then stared at me intently.
"I m your mother. You can t hide anything from me. I kno
