Lena stepped out of her bedroom with her heart in her mouth.

The sound of Drake and his brothers bantering and loud pop music filled the whole house. Lena could immediately detect the stink of alcohol emanating from the living room. As she approached the living room, her gaze was drawn to the kitchen, which was a complete mess.

Bottles of alcohol and takeout plates were littered on the floors, making Lena want to throw up.

She despised it when Drake's siblings or friends came to visit; they usually trashed the house or caused the cops to stop by due to their loudness.

Lena peered from the corner of her...