Chapter 5

This time around, I just wanted to live for myself. All I could think about was how to get them to send me off to the countryside willingly, without any drama.

After all, I wasn't about to be the fool twice. Kayleigh and I are both their daughters, so why is it always her they care about?

I didn't say a word to comfort Mom. I just let her cling to me, pouring out all her fears and misery about being sent off to the countryside, soaking my clothes with her tears and snot.

"Everyone, come out. We're having a…