Chapter 54
The blue light of the iPhone screen illuminated Sarah’s tear-streaked face as she adjusted her grip, her knuckles white against the casing. On the other side of the FaceTime call, Allie sat in a dimly lit room, her image slightly grainy. She looked exhausted, her head resting back against a chair.
"I’m not sure what you want from me, Sarah…" Allie’s voice drifted through the speakers, heavy and frayed. She let out a long sigh that crackled through the digital connection.
"Unnie!" Sarah pleaded. The word felt jagged, catching in the back of her throat like a sob.
Allie’s eyes narrowed as she looked directly into the camera. "What? Is this because I’m not siding with you?"
The question carved a hollow ache into Sarah’s chest. Just moments ago, Carter had ended the discussion
