Why is it taking so long? I stood up because I remembered I needed to grab my phone from the room. I’ll just update Beryl. Maybe she’ll fly out here, or maybe even Dad will, because they’re going to worry about me. Even though Beryl picks on me, I know she cares for me just like I care for her. And even though Daddy is constantly pissed because I’m a total headache, he’s still my dad. Even though I’m an adult, he still treats me like a kid sometimes. Roger is still not back. Where could he be? I glanced at the rug near the counter and noticed a small box. It looked like a jewelry box. My eyes widened, and I quickly snatched it up. It really was a jewelry box! I opened it out of curiosity and gasped when I saw a ring with a massive diamond in the center, flanked by smaller stones. Is th

