Chapter 414

After dinner, Bethany couldn't shake the lingering uneasy feeling and decided to take some food outside. As she went downstairs, she spotted Kelly standing behind the security door and peering out anxiously. "Kelly?" Bethany crouched by the door. "Did your dad go out again?" "Shh! Be quiet!" Kelly pressed a tiny finger to her lips. "Dad's asleep. We can't wake him." Bethany nodded, her voice gentle as she asked, "Did you have dinner?" Kelly's eyes darted to the food in Bethany's hands, and she shook her head. "No, Dad was too tired to make dinner." Bethany's heart sank. Sarah had been right. The food she had just brought must have gone to Ivan, leaving her frustrated. How could a father be like this? Kelly was so young, and it seemed her mother had neglected her as well. Bethany carefully opened the packaging and handed the bread and milk through the security door. "Here, eat this. Take your time." "Thank you, miss." Kelly's politeness contrasted with her obvious hunger as she b