25: Pandora's Box
I spend the rest of my evening strolling in the garden then browsing some books in dad’s study. When I get back to the living room for dinnertime, I see Nikki and Joy sitting there. They don’t even greet me, so I ignore their sheer existence too and turn on the TV.
There is palpable tension in the room and I can feel Nikkie glaring at me. I cannot help but wonder how she would have felt if that attacker had succeeded in his attempt last night.
“Ladies…” Dad calls us out and a smile forms on my lips.
He sits next to me and changes the channel to the news. I roll my eyes.
“What? You are not supposed to watch TV anyway,” He says, amused, and I shake my head.
“I guess I should help Uncle Orin with dinner preparation,” I say, getting up and making my way to
