We Listened to the Darkness by Sorin Pax 406

stupid. Even if she fed me something to make me feel that way, it is still something I would expect from both of you. So no, I do not accept your apology, and I do not owe you one either,” z 

She spoke with the same attitude she always had. This time, though, her confidence carried no weight. 

She was a broken mother and a fallen wife, and a gorgeous helpless woman walking alone among people who could take advantage of her, yet she did not realize she needed to change before others turned their anger on her. 

“I feel bad for you,” I said, “But more than that, I feel bad for Baxter. Now that Ron no longer holds power and Yuvonne has been stripped of hers, I wonder how Baxter’s treatment at the hospital will continue.” t 

The moment I said that, realization hit Madeline. It showed clearly on her face as she swallowed hard. 

“Are you threatening me?” she asked. 

Elgin and I glanced at each other before looking back at her with small smirks. 

“Of course not,” I replied. “We are just offering help.” 

I spoke slowly, making sure she understood every word. 

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“All you have to do is,” Elgin stepped to her other side and leaned closer to her ear. “Surrender,” he whispered. “And your husband will receive the best treatment possible.” 1 

He straightened and clicked his tongue. 

“Tsk tsk tsk, or he will be removed from the hospital and left to die on the road.” 3 

When he finished, the fear on Madeline’s face told me we were heading in the right direction. 

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