Chapter 5

In just a matter of days, everything turned upside down.

I lost my dad, my mom, and my little brother.

Grandma sat rocking in her chair, lost in her own world.

Her eyes were dull, completely lifeless.

No matter who came to see her, she wouldn't say a single word.

I kept doing the laundry, cooking, and all the other chores like I always did.

But with fewer people around now, there just wasn't as much work left for me.

I even found myself with a little extra time to read and teach myself a few more words.

"Honey, do…