Chapter 122*~°*~°*~°*Elizabeth*~°*~°*~°*With trembling hands, I knock once on the door.“Come in,” Mother’s firm voice echoes from the inside.Throughout the walk here, I have been guessing, trying to figure out and put together reasons why Mother would summon me to her office.Did Sister Maria find evidence to use against me?Or does Mother know I saw her that night, taking Sister Lois away.Why would she call me? What have I done wrong?Left with no answers and more questions, I pull the door handle, taking a step into the office. The sight that greets me is definitely not what I expected.“Gemma?” My heart is filled with joy as I make a run towards her, my arms wrapping around her, soaking in the familiarity. It's been long I have seen family.“You are here,” The words leave my mouth the moment I pull away. She nods, her face beaming with smiles. “Are you not happy to see me?”I shake my head immediately, “No. That's not it. Of course I'm happy to see you. Why wouldn't I be?”
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