CHAPTER 35
The door opened by itself.
I drew my hand back and gasped upon finding Mom standing on the other end of the doorway, still wearing her robe while her face turned red in anger. I swallowed hard and felt the thudding of my heart reaching to my chest.
“Get in.” She moved away from the doorway, opening the door and letting me in.
I hesitated for a few seconds before walking inside. I flinched upon hearing the door behind me slam shut, the thud echoed across the entire house. Then and there, I knew there was no escape from this. I had been caught.
“Mom—” I opened my mouth to form another lie but before I could, she stopped me and raised her hand.
“Don’t,” Her finger neared my mouth. My heart thundered. “Don’t lie to me.” She stepped forward and away from the door before ci
