Walking into the mansion, the first thing I heard was yelling. Sharp, angry yelling that cut through the quiet halls like a knife. My stomach twisted into knots, but I couldn’t stop myself. I ran up the stairs, two steps at a time, my heart thumping so loud it felt like it might burst out of my chest. The yelling was louder now, more desperate, more dangerous. I knew exactly where it was coming from—my mum and stepfather’s room.When I reached the doorway, my legs nearly gave out. What I saw made my whole body freeze, like time had stopped. My mum was lying in bed with another man. They were both scrambling under the blanket, trying to cover themselves, but it was useless. My stepfather was standing over them, his face red with anger, veins standing out on his neck. He was shouting, his voice rough and full of fury, telling her to get out. My mum’s hands were raised, begging, pleading for him to calm down, her voice trembling. The man in the bed looked like he wanted to disappear. I c
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