Chapter 5

Beatrice hadn't expected me to bring Lindsay here. She darted over and quickly covered Lindsay's face with her sun protection jacket to keep her hidden.

"Who the hell told you to come here? You better answer me now," Beatrice barked.

Lindsay was shaking like a leaf, terrified.

She said, "Mom, I'm hurt and starving. The day you left, you locked me in my room, broke a few bones, and didn't give me a single bite to eat.

"I was so hungry that I couldn't take it. Bailey happened to find me. She gave me food, and even said she would…