Chapter 107

“I’m sorry.” Conrad apologized again as he let go of Fia’s hand before turning and leaving. He didn’t know what happened either. It felt like he was being possessed. He didn’t even know what happened anymore. Fia lied back in the bed as she gasped for air like a fish out of water. She wanted to cry, but she felt that crying meant humiliation and she refused to be humiliated further. She wanted to scream, to curse, but she was out of strength. She felt like she was going crazy. She once again fell into a deep sleep and only her ringtone woke her up in the evening. “Hello?” She was too tired to see who called. Wallace, who was on the other end of the call, was silent for about two seconds. “Fia? It’s me, Uncle Wallace.” Fia sat up and held her phone tightly. “What is it, uncle?” “You haven’t told your mom about your grandma, right?” “Yes, I haven’t.” “Good girl. Come to your grandma’s funeral tomorrow with Conrad.” “Alright.” Fia was worried that the Lawsons wouldn’t allo