Another Chance for the Luna Queen novel

pter 0347 Chapter 0347 Eventually , out of desperation , she had called Diana .

Her aunt had agreed to pay for housing on one condition : that she return to the South .

Now , here she was , in the capital , feeling like a ghost in a place that no longer belonged to her .

Every day , she lived in fear of running into Alexander .

And now , Diana was pressuring her to come forward not to Alexander directly , but to the press .

The very thought made Sabrina sick to her stomach .

Alexander was a happily married man with an incredible future ahead of him .

She didnt want to hurt him , and she certainly didnt want to use her child .

But given the position she was in , could she really afford to refuse ? She needed someone to step in and help her .

She had to put her daughters needs first .

She was working hard to make money , but with her limited skills and experience , it was difficult .

I know that its a lot to ask , Diana said .

Too much , Sabrina responded .

Dianas expression hardened , the kindness vanishing from her voice .

Youre asking me for a handout , and Im telling you this is the condition , she said harshly .

Take it or dont but I dont see how youre going to care for your daughter on your own .

Youre barely qualified to wait tables .

She stood abruptly and strode to the door , making a show of flourishing her expensive coat as she put it on .

Dont call me again until youve made a choice , she said over her shoulder .

As Diana disappeared out the door , Sabrina rubbed her temples .

This was a terrible arrangement , and she knew it .

Part of her wanted to go to Alexander and tell him everything but why would he believe her ? She had hurt him in such a cold , final way .

He probably never wanted to see her again .

No , she was sure she wouldnt even be granted a meeting if she tried .

She had to figure this out on her own .

The door to the small bedroom creaked open , and Sabrina watched as her daughter rubbed the sleep from her bright eyes and padded toward the kitchen .

Good morning , Mommy , Lexie said .

Her bright eyes studied Sabrina for a moment before she frowned .

You didnt go to sleep on time , did you ? she asked in a scolding tone .

Sabrina smiled .

No , I didnt , she admitted .

Im sorry .

You have a bedtime for a reason , the little girl chided .

Sabrina couldnt help but smile .

It was a line she had used on Lexie more than once .

I know , Lexie , she said .

The little girl frowned deeper , studying her mothers tired face .

She knew something was wrong , something that made her mother sad and quiet .

She missed their home , and she knew her mother did too .

But this felt bigger like one of those big secrets that adults liked to keep .

Chapter 0347 +25 BONUS Her great aunt kept visiting , and every time she did , it made her mother upset .

Lexie didnt like Great Aunt Diana .

She spoke in a sweet voice , but it never reached her eyes .

There was something about her that made Lexie feel afraid .

Come on , lets get breakfast , Sabrina said , breaking the little girl out of her thoughts .

Sabrina went to the kitchenette and pulled out a box of cereal .

She was running out of food again .

She sighed , the weight of it pressing on her chest .

She was running out of time .

As much as she didnt want to hurt Alexander , she didnt see a better way out .

She would have to make a decision soon whether she wanted to or not .

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