"Get out!"

"Murray..."

"Didn't you hear me? I said get out!"

Millie bit her lip, shaking all over.

But there wasn't a trace of pity on Murray's face. "And don't you dare step foot in here again without my permission, got it?"

"Why?" Millie looked up at him, her eyes brimming with tears. "This bedroom is supposed to be ours, isn't it? Why can't I come in?"

"Ours?" The smirk on his face was nearly cruel. "You think you're worthy?"

Millie swayed, nearly losing her balance.

Murray didn't move to catch her, watching with the detached amusement of a spectator. His mocking gaze seemed to say-keep acting, keep pretending.

"Get out!"

Millie turned and left, utterly defeated.

"Wait..." Murray stopped her.

Millie's eyes sparked with hope.

then Murray said, "Take your trash with

Millie left the master bedroom

Mr. Sherwood not eat again?" asked

much I tried,

go

satisfied, and headed

turned away, her

bedroom, she swore to herself someday,

go out. Instead, at nine o'clock, he had Sadie bring a

was staying in the guest room next door. Hearing Sadie come and go, she

than

Suddenly, her phone rang.

was her

Millie swiped to answer-

"Hey, Yvette."

Yvette's voice was filled

odd. Who calls just to ask if

course, I'm fine.

seen you in class, couldn't reach you by phone. We were worried

her barely noticeable belly, spoke calmly,

it

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