I sat up on the bed and fully faced her. "Do not go back on your words. I'll ask you a question, and I expect you to answer me very truthfully," I said.
"Yes, I'll be as honest as I can be."
"I want you to answer me very truthfully, Mom. Don't hide anything; say the pure truth," I insisted.
"I accept. You can ask your question, and I'll also ask mine."
"What question do you wish to ask me?"
"Ask yours first; let's start with you."
Which question should I ask her? I have so many, mostly about Dad. Why did she lie to me about his death? Why did she marry Beta Benjamin? Where is Dad now? Luo's mom mentioned she was escaping from someone. Who was she fleeing from? Did she actually feed me that elixir because she didn't want me to outshine Madison, or is there another hidden reason? I have so many questions.
Goodness, where should I start?
"Are you not going to ask me?" Mom prompted when I stayed quiet for a while.
