Chapter 4

The silence was terrifying, as if the only thing left was the sound of our breathing.

Mom looked at me, her face full of fear. "Doctor. Somebody get the doctor, hurry."

Mom tried to step forward to stop me, but Margaret held onto her arm tightly, refusing to let go.

She asked, her voice trembling, "Mom, is Colette really using a suicide ploy to force me out?

"Maybe I really shouldn't stay in this family. Mom, Dad, I'm sorry for being such a disappointment.

"I can't stay with you anymore. I'm packing my things and leaving, so Colette won't do…