Heartache

"Three years ago, my mother fell ill and I needed money. When Raka's mother found out about my mother's illness, she gave me money so that I would leave Raka. Raisa is right, I took the money from their family." Anya said softly.

"Mrs. Mahendra gave the money in the form of a check and I didn't understand how to withdraw it so I asked Raisa's help to do it. That's how Raisa found out about the money." She added.

"And the money?" Aiden asked.

Anya was silent for a moment as if thinking about what to answer. No matter what Anya said after this, Aiden was sure she would lie to him. Why didn't Anya want to tell him the truth?

"For my mother's treatment." Anya answered carefully. She looked closely at Aiden's face, feeling a little afraid of the man. Anya's heart ached as she recalled what happened three years ago. Her eyes were slightly teary but she struggled with all her might to keep her tears from spilling.