Horror Stories Of Evil Stepmothers

Deborah ordered dessert for Aiden. ‘Would you like anything?’ she asked as if she was the one playing hostess. Kira just shook her head. She couldn’t tear her eyes away from the boy. ‘Isn’t he the cutest?’ Deborah asked, not really expecting an answer. ‘Mommy, may I use your phone?’ Aiden had polished off the cheesecake. He looked at Deborah expectantly. ‘Sure.’ Deborah unlocked her phone and gave it to Aiden. The boy was soon lost in the world of mobile phone games. Kira heard the sound of whooshing and hands clapping. ‘Great job! Level up!’ ‘He just loves puzzles,’ Deborah said proudly. ‘Other kids his age watch SpongeBob, but all he does is work on jigsaw puzzles. He’s smart, like his father.’ Kira flinched. ‘All the neighbours adore him,’ Deborah continued as if she didn’t notice Kira’s reaction. ‘The lady at the supermarket always gives him a lollipop whenever I bring him with me. She says he’s the most loveable and well-behaved boy she’s ever seen.’ Deborah locked eyes with Kira,