Chapter 30

AMBER'S POV The moment I got out of the car, Maddie flew into my arms and I wrapped her closely as tears slid down my cheeks. I had allowed a moment of weakness made me attempt to make the greatest mistake of my life but as I held on to my children, I realized I had so much more than I had thought. Mrs Carol said her good nights, gave Jay a little kiss on his cheek and walked out of the house with some of the pie she had made earlier for the kids. According to her, Mel had arrived about two hours after we left for the party and left with her children. I couldn't even feel anger or betrayal, I was too exhausted and I wanted to sleep for hours unending. "How was the party, mum?" "How did you meet Jay Harley?" "Did you bring anything for me from the party?" "Did something happen to Aunt Mel?" "Why are you quiet, mummy? Did something happen at the party?" "Mum, talk to me. Are you alright?" The questions started trooping in as soon as we were all seated but I wasn't in the mood to