Horror Stories of Evil Stepmothers

Deborah ordereddesses for Alden

"Would you like anything?" she asked as if she was the one playing hostess.

Just shook her head.

She couldn't her eyes away from the boy.

"the the cutest? Deborah asked, not really expecting an answer.

*Mainmy, may I use your phone?? Alden had polished all the cheesecake.

He looked at Deborah expectantly.

"Sure." Deborah unlocked the phone and gave it to Alden

The boy was soon lost in the world of mobile phone games,

Kiraheard the sound of whooshing and hands clapping

Great job! Levelup!!

"He just loves puzzles, Deborah said proudly. Other kids his age watch Spongebob, but all he does is work on saw puzzles. He's smart, like his father." Kira flinched

"All the neighbours adore him,' Deborahs continued as if she didn't notice Kira's reaction, "The lady at the supermarket always gives him a lollipop whenever I bring him with me She says he's the most lowable and well-behaved boy she's ever see! Deborah locked eyes with Kita, smiling all the while. 'Do you think Austyn will love him?'

Kira clinched her hands

was all she could do to sit still

The muscles in her face twitched uncontrollably

Deborah enjoyed her discomfort. "You and you wanted to talk

closed her eyes and sucked in a deep bredh

Alden appeared entirely grossed by his game.

He paid no atention to either his mother or the strange lady.

Kira lowered her voice anyway is he is he Austyn's.....

she couldn't being herself to finish the question

Deborah oddel

Compared to Kira's horse voice, hers was breezy and gleeful. You can tell, right? He has Austyn's nose and lips!

Kura couldn't help but gawk at the boy.

Was this what Austyn looked like when he was a

Deborah relished the pain in Kira's eyes.

was a kid?

"It's a good thing that you wanted to meet, she seld. Chave a big favour to ask

took Kira a while to process what Deborah was saying 'A favour? From

Deborah modded.

Kira was incredulous.

What made the woman think she would want to do bera favour?

Austyn has been pretty clear that he won't.' Deborah smiled bitterly. Anyway, it's over between

Hla recoiled as if she had been slapped.

Deborah continued, "I know we can't be friends. I know you must hate me

1. us. But Aiden's still his son. I guess that incans you'll be his stepmother."

Kirainentel

"Hare' was too mdd a word tod

n describe what she felt for Deborah

The woman was a viper.

*But I hope you won't take out on Alden. He's just a kid, and he's a good boy. It's not his fault. I'm not asking you to treat him like your own flesh and blood, but please don't hur him. I'm sorry if this offends you, but surely, you have heard those horror stories of evil stepmothers who abuse-

'Deborah Connelly!" Kira shouted.

Alden was startledThis belongs to - ©.

He looked up, eyes wide open

"It's fine Deborah patted his shoulder. De back to your game."

Aiden alternated his glance between his mother and the stranger.

'Don't belly Morning!" he yelled at Ki and glared at her.

Kira inhaled deeph

Horror Stories Of Ey Stepmothers

'She's not bullying Mommy. Deborah pecked Aiden on the cheek. 'Mummy has to have a grown-up talk with the lady. Can you go play at another table?"

Alden was reluctant to leave.

'Alden!" Deborah said sternly.

Aiden jumped

He stood up, bowed his head and moved to another table nearby, dragging his feet

He still had the phone in his hand, but his attention was on Deborah

Kira forced herself to lower her voice. "The boy is your son. He has nothing to do with me! I will NOT be his stepmother!!

Deborah leaned back in her chair, muffled "He's Austyn's son. As long as you remain married to Austyn, you'll have to put up with Aiden. You'll have to take care of him, feed him, clothe him, put him to bed, send him to school." Kira's face grow paler with each word uttered by Deborah.

Of course, if you are not up to it, there's always an easy solution.'

Rita knew what she was going to say.

'Divorce Austyn, and the boy will no longer be your concern.

'In your dreams!' Kira shot back

She knew this was what Deborah wanted all along

She was not going to gher the woman the satisfaction

Deborah shrugged. It was worth a shot. Since you won't give up the title of Mrs McCarthy, you'll have to accept the title of Aiden's stepmother. It's a package deal. Take both or nothing

Rage coursed through it's veins.

Her father taught her to solve problems with words, not fists.

But she had a sudden irrepressible urge to punch Deborah...

She had never wanted to beat up a woman so badly in her life.

She knew Deborah was gloating and provoking her, but knowing it couldn't stop it from getting to her.

"It's your choice," Deborah said. But you got to make a decision soon. Aiden's almost six. He needs to go to school Before that, I want him to settle into his new home! "What new home? "Austin's home, of course Deborah tilted her chin up. His villa at Ardmore Park, It's a big house. I'm sure you can find room for such a small boy

Kira grashed her teeth.

She was on the verge of losing it.

Out of the comer of ber eye, she caught Alden watching her cautiously.

His hands were clenched into tiny fists and h

sitting on the edge of his seat, ready to defend Deborah at a m

moment's notice

Wan hearald she might but his mother?

She was the one getting hurt right now!