Turned away

The journey home felt different.For the first time since I had left the Wilberg mansion, hope had found its way back into my heart.The security guard had finally spoken.Mr. Jeffery believed me.There was proof that Pamela had sneaked out of my room in the middle of the night.Surely…..Surely Jason would finally see that I had been telling the truth all along.By the time I got home, Mom was already waiting for me in the sitting room.The moment she saw the smile on my face, she frowned.“You look happy.”“I have a reason to be.” I smiled and sat beside her and told her everything.I told her about the church, the security guard, the envelope,the note, and the laptop Pamela had carried that night.Mom listened quietly without interrupting.When I finished, she sighed deeply.“My daughter…”“What?” My brows furrowed. She took my hands into hers. “I think it’s time to let sleeping dogs lie.”The smile disappeared from my face.“What?”“You’ve suffered enough.” She shook her head sad

They are home

The days seemed to pass more slowly now.Without Max waking me every morning with his wet nose. Without the endless walks around the Wilberg estate. Without hearing Mr. Jeffery humming old songs as he watered the flowers.Life had returned to what it used to be.Simple, and quiet. Yet somehow…It no longer felt complete.I folded the last of the washed clothes and placed them neatly into the basket.Mom was sweeping the sitting room while I dusted the shelves.Neither of us spoke much.There wasn’t much to say these days.Just as I reached for another cloth, my phone began to ring.I glanced at the screen. The number wasn’t saved, but it looked strangely familiar.“Are you going to answer it?” Mom asked.I nodded and pressed the phone against my ear. “Hello?”“Clare.” The warm, deep voice instantly made my heart skip.“Mr… Mr. Wilberg?”He chuckled softly. “I’m glad you still recognize my voice.”A smile found its way onto my lips. “Of course I do.”“How have you been?” He asked.Th

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Turned away

They are home