Chapter 8

NATALIE

With my heart hammering in my throat, I pull the door open slightly.

“ What are you doing? I heard noise coming from your room. ” She blinks at me, her droopy eyes screaming that she woke up from her deep slumber.

How good is her hearing to be able to pick up noise from a soundproof room even in sleep?

I swallow hard and look around.

“ I — I was in the bathroom, taking a shower. ” I have never lied so confidently before, I can guarantee.

Unconsciously, I fix my wet hair to hide the mark over my neck.

“ At this hour? ” She narrows her eyes in suspicion.

Fuck my life!

“ I — Mom. ” Come up with something, Idiot.

Finding me at a loss of words only confirms my Mom’s doubts. Without giving me the time to regain my composure, she pushes the door open with great force.

The door hits my face, making me stumble back and cup my nose instinctively. Pain stabs my whole face. I wince and close my eyes.

“ There is someone here, right? You are lying again. ” She accuses and strolls inside
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