She Went to Prison They Went to Pieces novel Chapter 33

Chapter 33 

“Are you truly my mother’s inend? How is ther 

she doing olay in prison? I miss her so much.” A soft shimmer of tears welled up in Eloise’s eyes at the 

child seemed to possess an understanding of her other’s incarceration, a fact that took Celeste by surprise. 

This revelation was unexpected, indicating a level of comprehension in Eloise that Celeste hadn’t anticipated, Celeste had even mentally rehearsed a gentle Labrication, assuming the child was imaware of her mother’s arrest. It now seemed likely that Eloise’s father had 

Your mother is doing fine,” Celeste reassured her “she has entrusted you to my came. From now on, you will live with me, alright? I will treat you as my owni 

She wasn’t certain if Eloise would agree to come with her. 

Her only recourse was to convey emine sincenty, bom out of gratitude for Joyce. 

Eloise paused, a flicker of consideration in her eyes, before finally nodding her head. “I’m willing to go with you if you are truly my mother’s friend. Life here has been difficult. The other children bully me constantly. I don’t want to stay liere any longer.” 

“Don’t worry, Eloise,” Celeste said softly. “I will follow all the necessary procedures and work with the director to bring you home with me. Celeste reached out a gentle hand and tenderly brushed Eloise’s hair away from her face, 

Eloise’s gaze faltered for a moment, as if words were on the tip of her longue but remained unspoken. 

“Is there something you would like to tell me, Eloise?” Celeste prompted gently. 

“It’s” Eloise’s eyes dropped, avoiding Celeste’s paze as she asked hesitantly, “Will 

me if I make a mistake in the future?” 

Herinacent question struck Celeste with a sudden pang of sorrow. Despite their first encounter, Eloise’s apprehension spoke volumes, hinting at harsh treatment endured at the hands of her father or others. 

What a pour little girl. 

Elnise was a stark reminder of her own vulnerability in the past. Kindness was a rare commodity when she was weak; instead, she faced scom, insults, and even physical vinter. 

This wasn’t just a memory from prison 

Instinctively, Celeste reached out and drew Eloise into a comforting embrace. “I will never hit you, Eloise. You have nothing to be afraid of.” 

“Okay,” Eloise teplied, ber voice surprisingly steady. “I will go with you as long as you promise not to hit me and that you will give me something to eat.” Taking Eloise’s hand, Celeste led her toward the director’s office. She explained the situation, initiating the formal adoption process, 

The process progressed smoothly, facilitated by her close friendship with Eloise’s mother and having all the necessary s everything was thrilled. 

documentation. By the end of the afternoon, 

The director personally used Eloise was bathed and dressed unclean clothes before escorting them to the door. “Ms. Morin, Eloise is a very well–behaved and easy child to care for trust you will have a wonderful relationship,”