I never imagined she would ask Esmeralda that. I suspected that she wanted to trick us, but she seemed sincere. She was sobbing in her mother's lap while trying to hide her face. It was clear she wasn't in control. I don't know when she realized she was no longer the one pulling the strings, but it was clear that the demon possessed her completely. I don't know how hard it was for her, but it shouldn't be easy. Being in your body and not being able to control it must be hell. Realizing you are hurting others, including people you love, and being unable to stop it.
"I don't think she is asking because she doesn't want to live with what she did," Winter said.
She wasn't happy with my decision but respected my desire to give Esmeralda a chance with her daughter.
"Then why would she requ
