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"Think about your family and how you wouldn't want to be living in the streets," Grace said, before walking out.

Alfred followed behind and Emma locked the door. She had so many thoughts in her head, she couldn't think straight but she knew that she would protect her sister and mother, no matter what it took.

"Is she gone?" Maria asked as she and Helen Came out of the room.

"yes, She is."

"What was it that she came for? That woman wasn't looking nice at all."

"Trust me, she isn't."

"it's nothing," Emma said.

"so, you won't tell us what you two talked about?" Helen asked.

"it's nothing that should worry either of you," Emma assured.

"I am just going to go inside now. I am going to have an early night," Emma said, walking into the room.

Helen and Maria knew that something was wrong but they knew what kind of person Emma was and how she always fixes everything herself. Maria wished she would share what it was and then, they could fix it together.

Emma locked the door to her room and lay