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“You noticed that as well?”
“I’m afraid so.”
I sigh and zip up my bag, making a promise to myself to never do this with my daughter. Amy is not going to be turned into a puppet for me. I would never treat her like this.
Megan will probably do that if she is given half a chance.
She’s never laying eyes on Amy. That’s not happening.
I hear something ringing, and it takes a moment to realize that it’s my cell phone, buzzing away on my desk. Diane raises her eyebrows at me.
“I thought you had turned it off.”
“I thought so, too.” I wince as I get up off the floor. “I hope it’s not a cold call. I’m not in the mood for a sales pitch.”
“If it is, tell them to fuck off. That’s what I do.”
I laugh as I pick up my phone. It’s Carly’s name flashing up on the screen. Nothing unusual there, seeing as it’s the weekend and Carly is looking after Amy. They are probably wondering when I’m going to return home.
Not too long now. Then I can go back and we can have a girl’s night in while Ben is visiting family and Luke is working. I’m looking forward to it.
“Hey, Carly.”
“Elle, you need to get back right now.”
Carly sounds scared. That’s not like her at all.
“What’s wrong? Are you okay?”
“There’s a social worker at the front door. She says that she’s here to investigate you.”
It takes a moment for the words to sink in. What did she just say?
“What? A social worker?”
“She won’t tell me the details, but she’s here with a police officer and they are here to make sure Amy is safe and well.”
Has someone called CPS on me? I can feel the panic building.
“Elle, I don’t know what to do. They’ve allowed me to call you, but they’re going to come in regardless. Amy’s scared, and I don’t know what I should be doing.”
“Just go along with what the police officer says, Carly. Answer their questions. I’m on my way home now.”
“Please hurry. The cop is scaring me, and the lady doesn’t look very nice.”
I hang up and turn to Diane, who is watching me with a frown.
“What’s wrong? You went as white as a sheet.”
“CPS and the police have turned up at my house.”
“What?”
It sounds strange saying it out loud. I swallow as my mouth goes dry.
“I need to go back. I’m sorry, Diane…”
“Don’t apologize. Just go.” Diane points towards the door. “You’re needed elsewhere. I’ll sort all this out.”
