On the Ruins of His Regret I Soar novel Chapter 12

The blade turned, shredding everything inside her. The pain was unbearable.

Just then, Susan returned with the family doctor. Her smile vanished the moment she saw Catherine. “Jessica, the doctor’s here. Come get your shot.”

Lance frowned, his gaze flicking to Jessica’s face.

Amy, however, asked the question on his mind. “Is Mommy sick?”

“Your mommy was bitten by a big, mean dog on her way to visit me,” Susan said dramatically. “Amy, go give your mommy a hug.”

Amy looked guilty for a moment, but then she retorted loudly, “Dogs are man’s best friend! Mommy must have been mean to the dog. She doesn’t have a kind heart. She doesn’t like cats or dogs, and she won’t let me like them either. It makes me sad.”

Catherine stroked Amy’s hair. “You like animals, sweetie? How about I get you a little kitten?”

“No,” Jessica cut in sharply. “Amy is allergic to cats and dogs.”

Amy’s face fell.

“Oh, Ms. Brown,” Catherine said with a saccharine smile, “surely you’ve heard of the Sphynx cat? It’s a hairless breed, perfect for people who love cats but are allergic to fur.”

Amy’s eyes lit up. “Mom Catherine is the best!” she declared, then shot Jessica a pout. “Mommy doesn’t care about me. She’s not a good mommy!”

Jessica just smiled faintly. Fine. She wasn’t a good mother.

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