Chapter 4

"That's not what I meant," he protested, but he stayed planted in the doorway. "It's just that Ms. Brooks is still resting. She seemed really upset earlier, and I don't want you to disturb her."

I didn't have time for this. I pushed past him. "Get out of my way."

The noise woke Vanessa up, and she came out of the bedroom on her crutches. She took in the tense scene and frowned.

"What's going on?" she asked.

Andrew started crying before he could even speak.

He sobbed out, "Ms. Brooks, I'm sorry. You were so tired last night and…