Leon's eyes turned bloodshot. His breath was heavy and his stares were deadly. Every humor and cheerfulness vanished from his eyes. His fists were clenched and his jaw tightened. He felt like punching something as he scowled at Maggie.
Ella quickly stood up and hugged Leon's stiffened body. She wanted to say something nasty to her mother but remembered Nana Esther's warning.
"How could a mother be so cruel to her daughter?" Ella queried her subconscious. "Me! Shameless! What other hateful word did Maggie plan on using."
Ella cupped Leon's face and forced him to look into her eyes. "My love, I'm sorry. Please forgive my mum. She is not worth your precious time."
