C40 CHAPTER 40

Cliff handed me to Joel as he walked off upstairs. Joel placed me on the couch beside Rebekah, then sat on my other side. Bekah curled me into her arms not

asking any questions, and I was thankful. The living room was silent, and it wasn't just us in it either. Except no-one was whispering, it was just silent with pity. I felt

myself break all over again. Cliff came back