Chapter 5

But then I saw her tightly clenched hand relax, and a rolled-up note slipped from her grasp, landing on the floor.

The note said, "Violet, I won't be able to walk this whole journey with you. This card has the money I've been saving for you. The password is your birthday.

"Promise me you'll grow up safe, and live your life to the fullest."

That was the nightmare that haunted me for my whole life.

I struggled to get up from the bed.

My dad, who was right beside me, quickly pushed me back down.

He looked exhausted, with dark…