Chapter Seventy Six

Chapter Seventy Six

'Millie? Millie?'

Someone shaking my shoulder and calling my name woke me from a nap I didn't even realise I had taken.

'Melissa?' Looking up through slitted eyes, I focused on who was talking to me, and when I did, My stomach dropped.

'What are you doing here?' Shit, What reason could I give for being here?

'Dad, I was just...' Come on, Think! Think! 'I heard you and mum talking the other day about how Cole wasn't coming back, And I just wanted some alone time, and figured his place would be empty... I'm sorry.' The worry on his face faded and was replaced with sadness.

'Oh, Millie, Come here' Sitting down on the bed next to me, I turned over and