Chapter 6

"What will we do if you leave?" another voice cried.

"Your brother always listens to you. Go talk to him," someone else urged.

It was Mark and the Evans family.

Then, Emily's voice came through, choked with tears.

"Move aside." Emily shouted.

"My brother gave me this chance. It is not for you.

"I'm leaving."

There was a scuffle and pulling.

Finally, Emily appeared at the door.

Her hair was a mess, her face ghostly pale, and her eyes swollen and red.

She looked at me, her lips quivering.

"Andrew," Emily said.

I looked at her, saying nothing.

Behind her,…