Chapter 144

• Tears welled up in my eyes as I felt my arms loosen around the little boy in my hold. I didn't want to let him go but I had to since not many choices were being given to me.
• As the maid noticed my willpower wobble, she moved Joey from my arms and into hers. When she did that, Joey shifted in his sleep. His eyelids fluttered and he whistled from his mouth.
• My heart skipped a beat and I rushed over, but the maid gave me another nasty look, and I was forced to recall my poor circumstances. I had to wait for the right time. I had to.