CHAPTER 44: Ellie
Ellie walked inside the house, clutching that small bit of wrapping paper in her hand like it’d disappear if she loosened her grip for one second.
“You have got to tell me what happened.” Tina grabbed her arm and pulled her toward the stairs.
Her mom and dad were in the kitchen and her brother still sat on the couch, completely lost in the video game.
“I’m surprised everyone wasn’t watching out the window.”
“They were.” Tina ducked into the room that used to be theirs. “Except for Robbie. He doesn’t care about anything but video games.” Her tone was disgusted. “He seems so grown up except for that.”
“Marc still plays them. I don’t think males ever grow up from that.”
“Trevor doesn’t play them anymore. He’s been under a lot of stress at work.” Tina frowned.
“Where
