Ella’s POVBack in my father's house, the coast was always clear after Mum had screamed goodnight to me from the living room and had gone to her room.Here, it was new, and I didn't know how Mum would do it yet.But just as I sat on my bed, drifting off in thought, I heard footsteps approaching the door.I jumped into the bed and wrapped the blanket around my body, covering the skimpy gown and heels I had on.The door suddenly swung open.“Night night Ella,” mum muttered softly,“Night night mummy,” I muttered and she turned off the light and left.When I felt she was gone completely, I removed the blanket and got out of bed.I was ready to leave now. If mother left like this, then I'm sure she had gone inside with her husband for the night.For some reason, I felt I should confirm before I go out in this dress.I covered myself with the blanket again, and tiptoed downstairs, my eyes flying around for anybody. But there was no one. I breathed deeply and ran back to my room to take my
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