Cheryl was lost in thought as she entered the house. She didn't notice or hear her stepmother greeting her till she felt a tap on her shoulder.

"Cheryl darling. Are you okay?"

Cheryl shook her head to pull herself together. "Yes mother, I am. I'm just a bit tired today." She lied.

Well, you can't quite call it a lie. She was tired, more like exhausted but it wasn't from work. Who wouldn't be tired from finding out the kind of mess she's in. As if Ava was enough trouble, a new one had shown up. Why won't they just let her live in peace.

"I see. You must have...