Chapter 11

Chapter 11

Evelyn

I expected my father to say something more, but he didn’t. He is standing there like a statue, his eyes burning with unspoken rage, his mouth clamped shut. I am the one to break the silence with a desperate plea.

“Dad, please tell me. Tell me what I need to know. I don’t understand.”

I begged him to explain why he was so angry, but he didn't add a single word to his statement. Instead, he simply stood there and stared at me, as if waiting for me to understand on my own. When I don’t seem to get the message, he stands up and leaves the room. After a moment, he returns and examines the area with a stern gaze. Unsure of what he is looking for, I observe him in complete silence. What in the world is going on?

“Dad..?” His erratic behavior is creeping me out. This is not the father I know and love. But it feels like his anger is not directed fully towards me. I glance around the room and the others seem to have locked their gaze on my father, or Mr. Black, as they would c