~Celine~

Anytime Charles sent me a message to inform me about my father’s absence from his private office, I’d go ahead and pack a few clothes in my closet and keep them in a bag right there.

I didn’t mind if I only had to pack two clothes in two days. I was planning for the big day when I’d eventually sneak out of this house.

I lay on the bed and stared at the ceiling. Kendrick lay next to me on the bed, playing with my fingers.

I couldn’t help but ...