Prologue
I crept over to the cracked open door, trying to listen to what my mother and the elder woman were discussing. When I heard what they were discussing, I regretted it almost immediately.
"I'm sorry, but I recommend Melody go to Lyle House," the elder woman spoke clearly, "There's no place better."
"Please, I'm sure it was just an accident," Mother defended, "Can't my daughter and I just go home and leave it the way it is?"
The elder woman shook her head, her eyes piercing into my mother's eyes. I felt as if I've just betrayed my mother, making everything else harder for her. I felt a lump appear in my throat and tears pricked my eyelashes, but I blinked them back.
"But you don't have to worry Lillian, Melody going to Lyle House is perfect for her and also it's free." the elder woman replied, trying to convince my mother.
Mother remained silent for a few minutes and then I heard her sobbing.
"Dr. Gill, I know this is the best, but are you sure there is nothing we can do?"
Dr. Gill shook her head and Mother sighed deeply, drooping her head forward. I bit my lip as I struggled to hear what they said, but when I heard footsteps, I swiftly crawled back to my room and shut the door lightly. I crept back to my bed, plopping onto it and pulled the covers up to my shoulders.
"Mother…I'm sorry…" I thought to myself as a few tears fall from my eyes and onto the pillow.
I closed my eyes and soon drifted off into a nightmare….