Krystal x Courtney..

Twenty-Eight. 28.

Krystal.

Lucas was dumbfounded and stunned after watching the video clips of Mom's escapade. He stared at me occasionally like he didn't believe it.

Gradually, a smirk displayed on his lips as though he was beginning to enjoy it.

I couldn't fathom his expression. I was confused as to what he found funny in the video. I intended to ask what it was all about but pushed the thought aside and waited patiently for Courtney to come.

I had invited her over to Lucas' house to confide in. I now stay with Lucas for now, afraid of Mom's threat to kill me.

"Guess what? " he suddenly asked and I stared at him squarely.

"What? " I asked and he smirked.

"This is perfect. The video is strong evidence to hold against your mom and Dalton. This is a ticket to your freedom, " he said and smiled broadly, patting my shoulders lightly before turning back to the laptop and replaying the video.

I stared at him surprisingly and was left wondering how