Chapter 4

Eduard and Louisa didn't even bother yelling at me anymore. They just bolted upstairs.

I strolled after them at my own pace.

In the master bedroom, Winnie sat on the bed, hands covering her face, sobbing uncontrollably.

There were clumps of hair all over her pillow.

Her long curls were now so sparse that I could see her scalp everywhere.

"My hair. Why is all my hair gone?" Winnie shrieked, sounding absolutely hysterical.

Louisa pulled her into a hug, trying to comfort her.

"Don't be scared, Winnie. The doctors said chemo makes your hair fall out. Once you recover, your…