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“ Answer the question , Mom ,” Eve responded firmly .
Maia blinked at the girl ’ s tone . That was new . “ I …” She glanced at the cross on the wall across from where she sat . Her husband definitely would ’ ve been better suited to handle this . When would he be back ? “ No . No , of course not .”
Eve ’ s eyes darkened . “ Really ?”
Maia couldn ’ t think of much else to do besides hug Eve , so she
A Hole in the Past by Kailey Reid stood and did just that .
She was tempted to let go when she felt the girl stiffen , but made herself hold tighter instead . Here , she parroted her husband : “ Whatever happens , we all go to God . We all live forever in Heaven . I promise you , there ’ s nothing to be afraid of .”
“ Mm .” Eve hummed . She didn ’ t sound convinced .
“ Okay .”
“ Eve ?”
Maia hesitated and moved back to look at her daughter .
“ Yes ?” “ Why are you all wet ?”
It was a fair enough question . After all , the girl was soaked from head to toe . Her hair was even dripping and getting water all over the wooden floors that Maia had just