Chapter 3

Dad barked, "Don't pamper Mara. Let her skip a couple of meals. She'll behave after that."

Mom let out a sigh and stayed quiet.

I stared at the door that couldn't be locked, not looking away until I heard the three of them cheerfully heading out together.

Not a single one of them spared me a look.

I lay there for what felt like forever, finally mustering up the strength to get out of bed.

The kitchen was spotless, not even a crumb left to eat.

My legs were shaking from hunger, so I had no choice but to pick…