"I know Uncle Declan picked us up yesterday." Aurora had a complicated expression. "That's why I don't want Uncle Declan to be hurt. Mom is scary..."

At the end of her sentence, Aurora couldn't help trembling.

Deirdre grabbed her hand forcefully. "Rory, did your father leave because your mother did something?"

Aurora bit her lip and nodded. Thinking about it, she couldn't help but shudder again.

Feeling her anxiety, Deirdre held her in his arms. Aurora tried hard to take a deep breath and sa