Chapter 7

Things were quiet for a long time inside the house.

Then, my mom's voice came through.

She said, "Yeah, it's time to teach her a lesson.

"We would not forgive her unless she comes back and apologizes to Isabel."

I stood in the darkness and let out a bitter laugh.

I would never come back.

The moment they told me I was adopted, I was done with this place for good.

It was time to cut ties with them.

Suddenly, it started raining outside.

But I didn't even think about going back for an umbrella.

This house never sheltered me…