I walked through the lobby with my sunglasses still on despite the cloudy weather outside.
I barely slept.
Every single time I closed my eyes last night, I kept hearing Camille’s voice again.
He said Kash had every right to me.
My chest tightened painfully at the memory.
I used to think what I went through at the Mercers’ house was hell.
But Camille…
God.
What she survived was something else entirely.
The thought alone made something heavy settle deep inside me again.
It was terrifying how cruel people could become behind closed doors.
How someone could smile in public while destroying another human being privately.
Camille was still asleep when I left home this morning with Leo.
Before leaving, I made sure Lily stayed around in case Camille woke up uncomfortable or needed any
