Chapter 42

Iris

And for weeks, I lived in complete fear; I jerked at any noise. I stayed in my room until Ian came back to find me. I ate downstairs in the dining room only when Ian was back.

I didn’t know when my life had become this; this wasn’t the life I had planned for myself after Isak! I cry myself to sleep most days!

“I’m fine, Tracy. I promise you, I hope you’re good too...

Thank you for calling.”

I waited till the line disconnected. Ian and my friends had become my only solace this past week.

And on impulse, I decided to leave my room today without waiting for Ian since I had watched him leave for work this morning.

I was still scared to step outside, so I indulged myself in walking around the mansion.

I went to study, jus