Chapter 79Aria Blake ~•~ “Mommy, I don’t want to stay here,” Isla cried through the phone. “Please come and pick me up.” My chest tightened. I wasn’t comfortable knowing that my child was crying and I couldn’t do anything about it. “Why don’t you want to stay there?” “This place is strange and I miss you. Please pick me up,” she continued, sniffing back her tears. “Baby, just sleep. I’ll pick you up later.” That was a lie but I had to say it because I wanted her to stop crying. “You’re lying to me,” she spat. A sigh left my lips. “Isla, come on.” “Mommy, please. I’m begging you. I don’t want to be here.” “But can you just sleep tonight? Just for tonight?” I asked, my voice soft. She let out a sharp exhale. “Okay, mommy. But I won’t sleep here tomorrow.” “Good girl. Now give him the phone.” Julian took the phone back from Isla. “Are you going to sleep now?” Julian’s voice sounded from the phone. “Yes,” Isla replied. I stayed on the phone and waited until he tucked he
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