Chapter 6

Jessica noticed the change in the house.

Mom and Dad were extra careful around me, like they were afraid of hurting me again.

Even Michael didn't look at me with fear anymore.

It unsettled Jessica.

"Mom, do you not love me anymore?" she asked, pretending to be hurt.

"Jessica, I love you, but you can't hurt Elaine again," Mom said.

"But she's a monster," Jessica shot back.

"She's not a monster!" Mom raised her voice at her for the first time.

"She's our daughter, your sister," Mom added.

Mom's new tone shook her.

Jessica started mocking me every chance she…