Irene’s P.O.V
I covered my ears with my hands because of the noise that emanated up the stairs. The sound of things crashing against one another triggered all the senses inside my head, causing me to quiver in fear as buried my head between my knees. I shuddered a breath because the noise that emanated from upstairs reminded me of all the times my father would hurl objects at my mother whenever he was drunk! I didn't know why I was reacting like this but it felt like all the memories that I have locked in the further corners of my heart were recurring again.
I screwed my eyes shut and pulled my knees to my chest while burying my head between my knees as u cradled my head in my hands. The door creaked open slowly, causing me to shudder a breath as I ran my hands through my hair. I didn't
