Elizabeth’s POV

The afternoon sun was almost gone when I walked through the quiet school compound. The air felt heavy, as if it carried secrets. I came back to pick up some notes I left in class, but the moment I stepped into the hallway, I felt something strange—like eyes were watching.

I told myself it was nothing and took the longer path by the staff building. That was when I saw them.

At first, I didn’t believe what my eyes saw.

Jennifer.

And my mother.

They were ...