CHAPTER 76

I wake up the next morning with a hollow feeling inside my stomach. The sky outside is grey and murky despite it being the morning. My thoughts immediately turn towards Brody and I sigh, sitting up in bed. A soft knock on my bedroom door fills the silence around me — "Come in," I say, my voice heavy with sleep. The door opens and to my surprise, Dad pops his head around. "Hi honey, can I come in?" He says softly, his eyes filled with sympathy. I nod, giving him a small smile. "Sure Dad." He...