Family day deception Chapter 5

By now, the neatly dressed professionals from the cars were nearing the activity area.  The crowd, Samuel’s sycophants, and the parents filming all wore eager expressions, anticipating the drama about to unfold.  They exchanged glances at me, smirking and whispering to each other. The tension in the air was thick as the scene was set … Read more

Family day deception Chapter 4

“This little brat took advantage of my ace and teamed up with others to beat my daughter!”  As soon as I finished, Rachel piped up, panicked:  “That’s impossible. Leo is a good boy! Samuel, you have to believe me!”  I stepped closer: “Impossible? Then why do you think an ambulance just showed up?!”  Once again, … Read more

Family day deception Chapter 3

Two hours passed as we fought to save Lily. Those hours felt like an eternity.  Regret and anger swirled inside me, growing stronger by the minute.  My mother cried and scolded me:  “How could you let this happen to your child? Look at what she’s been through!”  Lily weakly opened her eyes in the hospital … Read more

Family day deception Chapter 2

2  Before long, the Family Day activities kicked off.  Families took their seats at prepared tables. Lily looked at Samuel sitting in front of us and asked sadly.  “Mommy, why isn’t daddy sitting with us?”  I pinched her chubby cheek. She was too young for this drama.  “Because mommy is a superhero. Daddy went to … Read more

Family day deception Chapter 1

1  ل  Rachel quickly took her son from Samuel, looking a bit flustered.  “Quincy, please don’t be upset. Samuel was just being nice. This kid has grown up without a dad, and today is his special day. Samuel was just helping him out.”  I stared at her with a half–smile.  “If that’s the case, now … Read more