My lips parted, but no words came out. I wasn't sure what to say or do. I felt like the ground had been swiped from under me, and I was still falling to my doom. I was still struggling to wrap my head around it all. Sean knew who I was. He was the reason Daniel fought for me. My mother gave me up easily. Everyone I've ever thought cared about me has betrayed me in the worst possible way.
Could I trust Maria? Could I trust myself?
"Mrs. Dixon? Are you alright?" Maria asked as she came closer.
I looked at her as tears filled my eyes.
"Did you know?" I whispered.
"Know?" She asked, looking at me like I was a caged animal.
"Did you know?" I asked, this time my voice coming out harder, pleading with her for an honest answer.
Maria looked at me for a moment, something close to understan
