MIRELA

I could feel the substance shoot up my veins, and my hands trembled as I reached for my gun. I was finally going to have it all; all I had to do was take out Arlene, but I’m so unfortunate to be burdened with a daughter like Daisy. I’ve been subjected to suffering for her folly.

I glanced at her and shook my head as she nervously searched the place for something to tie my leg. Like that was going to stop anything.

There was an antidote for this in the van, at least I hoped those idiots I hired were smart enough to make one. I aimed the...