Chapter 20

  “... when a woman decides to be wicked, even the devil takes lessons... ”Ella

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  Denisha'

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  I parked my car and stepped down with my things.

  i strode into the house to see my husband and child lying down on the couch, watching a movie with a packet of pizza and ice cream.

  They didn't notice my presence as they were so engrossed in whatever they were watching.

  I cleared my throat and that's when I had an audience.

  "Welcome Mom" Ivy greeted and I smile hugging her but she didn't look interested.

  "What's wrong baby? aren't you happy to see me" I asked but she was regrettably quiet.

  All this time Chad was seated, never saying a word.

  "No mom it's fine" she finally replied.

  I was shocked. my daughter is going as far as keeping things from me.

  I was really tired and had no time for parenting but I guess we're doing this now so I squat down and lifted her chin up to meet my eyes.