Chapter 538

After Shawn and Amanda left, Melvin warned, "Sasa, Sydney won't let this go. Be careful."

"I will. Heading to the office?"

"Yep. See you at home." Then he left too.

Alone at last, Mia threw herself into Sarah's arms. "I've missed you so much! I've been trying to see you, but my grandfather wouldn't let me out. I finally found a way!"

"Did you sneak out?" Sarah asked, getting some coconut pudding from the fridge. "Not this time!" Mia said proudly. "I made a deal with my new therapist."

"A deal?"

Mia nodded. "My grandfather and brother keep finding therapists, but I couldn't work with any of them. This one's different - I agreed to treatment if he'd bring me here."

at her with

I'm always panicking. Even at home, my heart races. I just want to lock myself in my room, avoid everyone. But with you, I feel safe. I can talk

on her - it seemed essential to

become its own

"Are you happy, Mia?"

"Of course!"

"Really?"


put down her pudding, her voice dropping. "Not really. Every night I have to lock my

arms were covered in scratches - some scabbed over, others

sank. These wounds

silently got the first aid kit and began

felt her anger. "I'm

movements even gentler.

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