Hermosa pov

My legs betrayed me as I took each step away from Echo towards the toilet seat.

“Curse my loud mouth!” I muttered under my breath. Echo's sister also resumed cleaning the floors in cue without her sister's warning.

What would Echo tell whoever was at the door? I watched as she trudged towards the doorknob.

“Echo, open up!” The voice behind the door was cold and commanding.

“I am coming…” Echo sighed deeply. I could feel her fears from here; my voice was loud.

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