Chapter 9

Chapter 9

Evelyn

Reclining in my bedroom, I could make out the distant sound of some approaching cars. I highly doubted anyone was coming to see me and I had no desire to venture downstairs to greet them. A mild sensation of hunger briefly tugged at my stomach, but it was not strong enough to prompt me to leave my bed.

I received a concerning message from my mother earlier this morning, telling me to be patient and that soon she and my father would explain it all. Something was happening, and I wasn't sure what it was. They were talking in riddles, and I hadn’t the energy to do anything more about it right now.

The sound of the vehicles grew louder, and I strained my ears to catch any conversations below. I heard the voices of my father, arguing in hushed tones with someone on the phone probably, but could not make out the words.

Suddenly, the sound of car doors slamming shut and engines revving cut through my thoughts. It sounded like there were several more cars coming. That was une