**Annabelle**

The resentment on my mum's face prevailed even in the dark. My dad was not exempted from this as well, they gazed at me like they were disappointed or something, I couldn't speak, I could barely keep the tears threatening to spill at bay.

"Let me guess, you've taken this man's money to give to us right?" Her voice inoculated with such distaste, she scoffed afterwards.

"No mom," I called out, trying to touch her, she slapped my hands off, and stood ...