Chapter 5

Jane.

The next day, Mother calls her sister Karen to tell her about me and my situation. I pray she accepts me to come live with her.

“How is it, mother?" I ask eagerly.

“She accepts,” she smiles. I can tell she isn’t happy. “I’m sorry, mother.”

She pulls me into a hug. We are both silent as she caresses my hair. “You don’t have to say sorry. They bully you. It’s time to leave this horrible park.”

“Thank you, mother.”

“I will be right back, darling.” I’m packing my bag when my mother walks into my room.

“Hi, baby, are you done packing your bags?” She asks, perching her butt on my bed.

“Almost, Mother,” I reply.

“I hope you’re not forgetting anything.”

“No, mother. I’m not.” I finish stuffing my briefcase and zip-tie it up.

“Ready?” She beams at me.

“Yes, Mother. Everything is set. I am ready to leave this pack. I can’t wait to leave and start a new life somewhere else,” I tell her.

“Good. I have mind-linked your aunt, my sister, about your arrival, and she is already anticipating meeti