CHAPTER 55

Sophie's POV

I saw my phone ringing and was confused. It was Charlotte calling; I picked up to hear her ask how I was doing in a worried tone. My heart melted at the thought of how much Charlotte cared about me.

Ever since Mom died, Dad drastically changed for the worse, and I had never had anyone to really look out for or care for me.

No one to ask how I was doing, how I felt, no one to stand with me and fight back those who bullied me. And now, I finally found someone who could relate to and understand how I felt. Charlotte was the friend I needed and never knew I needed. It was just a day since we had met, but it felt like we had known each other for a lifetime. We acted and looked out for each other, and we were more sisters than friends.

Charlotte kept apologizing for standing by and not doing anything while Dad was assaulting me. She kept apologizing for being useless, and I had to tell her it was okay and that I was used to it, which made her more worried.

I had to assure her