Chapter 10: The Threat That Broke
Every childhood fear crashed into me at once.
Because Jean meant it.
She stepped closer, her voice low and sharp.
“I’m giving you one chance, Anna. Put them back. Smile at dinner. And we will never discuss this again.”
Then the front door opened downstairs.
Dad was home.
Jean’s expression darkened.
“Looks like your time ran out.”
I panicked instantly.
“Dad!” I screamed. “Please come here!”
Jean grabbed my wrist violently.
“Smile,” she snarled quietly. “Or I’ll have you thrown out of this family before sunset.”
And suddenly I realized something.
Jean was scared.
Dad rushed down the hallway.
“Anna? What’s going on?”
Jean released me immediately and clung to him dramatically.
“She’s lost her mind,” Jean cried. “She started digging through my personal things making insane accusations—”… Continue Reading ⬇️
