For the next few days, Bella was subjected to a strict diet and exercise to keep her body in shape. Marcy hadn't brought up anything concerning the massacre or Richard during this period because of Mike's strict warning. Bella tried to keep her mind away from all that had happened but it was hard, especially when it had triggered pieces of memories she thought were lost.

In the kitchen trying to make breakfast, Bella wanted to help around more often even when mike ruled against it. She prepared bread and eggs with some little ingredients she could find in the cupboard.

"There you are," Marcy said from the hallway, her...