[Abbie’s POV]
I stand in front of the townhouse that up until recently I shared with my brother. The lights inside are on and the windows give a soft and welcoming glow, but I already know the atmosphere inside isn’t one that I want to be part of, but because of my promise, I have no choice but to move forward step by step.
For most of the school day, all I could think about was this impromptu reunion, and it left my stomach so sick that I could hurl. However, even if I did so and claimed to be sick, I knew I wouldn’t be able to get away from participating in the evening's event. At this point, the most I could do was hope that it went by quickly and then I would be free.
Shaking off my unease, I continue to move, ascending the stairs and then the porch where I now stand, wiping my dres
