C114 Hi, Colby

Sally

My heart beat fast against my chest as my new mom punched the number 1-3-6-7 on the door keypad. I watched in silence, my bright eyes wondering who would be on the other side of the cold metal door. Would it be my new father— I mean, my stepfather? Or perhaps my step-sibling?

I swallowed hard, squeezing my chest to calm my racing heart. What's wrong with you, Sally?! Be calm