Serena couldn't utter a word. She could only pull Maya into her arms while the latter broke down. Although she might not have known Mama for a long time, there was no doubt that she had grown attached to the older woman.
Alexander stood aside as he watched the two ladies console each other. He sighed repeatedly.
A few minutes later, Maya pulled away while wiping her eyes which were now swollen.
"It wasn't an accident, was it?" She asked. Serena nodded.
"Who would be so cruel to kill an innocent woman?" Maya asked, tightening her hands into fists.
"We will find out soon enough." Alexander stepped in. His eyes darted between both women before he continued. "You don't have to worry about the funeral plans. I will handle it."
"Mama would have wanted a silent one. Is it possible?" Serena requested.
Meanwhile, Maya's gaze drifted between both of them. She sensed something had changed but she couldn't place her finger on what had.
