Chapter Fifty-nine

Carla’s heart pounded in her chest as she made her way to Brenda’s father’s place. She had received a frantic call from her friend earlier, informing her about a grim discovery she had made. Brenda’s voice trembled as she relayed the news that her father had been found dead in his bedroom. The police had asked her to call a family member to come over, and Brenda, unable to bear the weight of the situation alone, had instinctively dialed Carla’s number.

As Carla approached the house, her mind raced with a mix of anxiety and sympathy for her dear friend. She hesitated for a moment outside the front door, bracing herself for what lay ahead. The memories of Brenda’s strained relationship with her father flooded her thoughts. Brenda had always harbored complex emotions toward him, and now, faced with his sudden passing, Carla knew her friend would be overwhelmed with a whirlwind of conflicting emotions.

Upon entering the house, Carla found Brenda standing in the living room, her eyes red a