Chapter 5

Sophie's eyes brimmed with tears as she asked, "Mom, don't you want me anymore?"

Chloe figured out that Sophie was my biological daughter and tugged at my sleeve.

She asked anxiously, "Helen, are you leaving?"

I shook my head.

Sophie's tears burst forth like a dam breaking, streaming down her face in big, heavy drops.

"Mom, you're never home. I don't like the food here, and I haven't been feeling well," Sophie said, her voice trembling with hurt.

Chloe let out a little yelp and crouched down, clutching her stomach.

I quickly crouched down to check on her.

Chloe flashed…