*****Hailey******
Tears welled up in my eyes as I tried to control my emotions. “Hollis, please come home soon. I really need you right now,” I desperately pleaded, feeling the weight of the situation pressing down on me. I knew I couldn’t do this alone and needed my Hollis by my side.
But a loud thud interrupted my thoughts and made me jump in fear. As the phone fell from my trembling hands and the call ended abruptly, I felt a surge of panic wash over me. I prayed that Hollis would arrive in time to protect us from whatever danger lurked outside.
I hugged both my kids tightly and whispered reassurances to them, trying to keep my own fear at bay. As the loud thud of someone kicking on the door echoed through the house, I knew we were running out of time.
“Mama, he is trying to break t
