Valerie’s POV
My eyes darted around the room for some minutes before I saw her.
She lay there, innocent and perfect on her bed. But how? I’d just heard her cry out just now so how is it possible that she is sleeping?
I thought to myself that I had just probably been overthinking things or maybe it was the sound of another kid from the neighborhood. Anything at all to make myself feel good and relaxed. I was already tensed and frustrated and I didn't want more to pile up in my head.
My eyes darted around the living room from the stairs and I discovered that both Ethan and Hayes had gone. “How did you do it, mother? How do I thank you enough for driving those men away because I just can't with them.”
“I understand.” That was all she replied. Rolling my eyes to the corner, I noticed s
