Chapter 5

My dad was blinded by rage. He snatched up the coffee mug next to him and hurled it to the floor, sending shards flying everywhere.

"How dare you. You wretched girl." he shouted.

He pointed at me, his finger shaking with fury.

Caleb Jordan, my eldest brother, looked like his eyes were about to burst with anger. He charged at me, reaching for my collar, but my second brother grabbed him around the waist and held him back.

"Ann, are you out of your mind? Do you even have a conscience? This is our home." Caleb yelled.

I said, "Sorry,…