Chapter 142: Uninvited Guest

Ella’s

I sat comfortably in the living room of my home. My legs were crossed, and I felt a sense of quiet that I had not enjoyed in a very long time. In my hand, I held a glass of chilled fruit juice. I watched the small drops of condensation roll down the side of the glass, feeling the coldness against my palm. After the chaos of the last few weeks, this moment of peace felt like a luxury I had earned.

Then, the front door opened.

There was no polite knock. ...