Chapter 7: Thieving

Summer break has begun- but Holly would give absolutely anything to return to school. At least there, she knew what to do.

The house has become eerily silent and grave. She avoided the kitchen as much as possible. Aunt Petunia was dead to the world. She only ate briskets, tea and she barely slept. With the limited cooking knowledge she had, Holy prepared small meals for her. But each time she returned, they remained untouched. It stirred her hunger.

So with great guilt she would keep making meals behind her aunt's back.

The temptation was too great to overcome.