Chapter 55

The faces of Lily and Mrs. Preston appeared before me, their faces twisting like vengeful spirits. I jolted awake and looked around. The familiar surroundings confirmed to me that I was in my bathroom. I let out a deep sigh. It was just a dream. The bathwater beneath me had long gone cold. I got up and dried myself up with a towel before changing into my pajamas. I picked up my nearly-dead phone and saw several unread messages. Some were work-related while some were personal. I took turns to reply to each message. The company informed me that I had an upcoming off-site assignment, and they sent me the details in a PDF. My lawyer friend got back to me, agreeing to take on my case and help me with the lawsuit. I lowered my gaze. I wouldn't be at peace until Lily was where she needed to be. My lawyer friend had never lost a case ever since he began practicing. I trusted his ability completely. I received a call from him a few days later. "Cassie, the defendant's family has had he