When I came to and glanced at the clock, it was three in the morning.

Noticing I was still up, Mrs. Harper walked over to me. "Miss Tori, how about I help you get cleaned up?"

"Thanks, but I'll handle it myself," I mumbled, still kinda out of it. The dried-up tear tracks on my face made my skin feel all taut. There was no way I was gonna let the housekeeper see me in such a sorry state.

With that, Mrs. Harper left the room.

I hauled myself out of bed and made my ...