TERESA

The next day came quickly even though I prayed countless times that it never came.

The truth is, I didn't know how to begin my day. I was so scared to my bones to show my face to the brothers, and on the other hand, I was trying to stay out of my mother's sight.

Out of so much deliberation, I decided to stay and hide in here.

"You look terrible,” Keller said the moment I opened my door to let the both of them in.

That was not a “good morning.” It wasn't working ...