Chapter 3

After they left, I took a long, hot shower, then threw all of Cora's stuff out of my room.

Even my teddy bear wasn't spared.

My parents had given it to me for my birthday when I was very little. I'd kept it safe for over ten years.

I used to carefully clean it and sleep with it every night.

It was like holding onto the time when I had my parents' undivided attention.

But now, it didn't matter anymore.

I climbed into bed and fell into a deep sleep.

When I woke up, the house was empty. Seeing the…