Chapter 4

I said, "Stop crying, everyone. I've already bought my ticket, so I'll just take the train.

"Besides, Alex is right. Driving takes more than ten hours, but the train takes just over three. I'd rather take the train, too."

Alex's hand clenched around the front passenger door handle.

My dad shot me a satisfied glance and nodded. He said, "See? Thea grew up in the countryside. She's way tougher than Mandy."

My mom smiled. She held my hand and said, "Thea really is the big sister. She's so much more level-headed than Mandy. We've spoiled Mandy rotten."

Mandy shot me…