Her Reason
Eleanor took a deep breath, her eyes filled with remorse. She explained how, in her own twisted way, she believed that by taking over the baby’s care, she could prove her worth as a grandmother while also atoning for all the friction she’d caused in Maya’s life.
She thought that by constantly bathing Emma, she could somehow become indispensable in their lives.
“I only wanted to help.” But what Eleanor would say next would send shivers down Maya’s spine.