"We need to talk." Belly addressed Scarlett as she went inside.

After turning around, Scarlett walked after her sister. "Talk?" she asked. Confused.

Belly looked around the house for a moment and then turned to face Scarlett. "Why is the house silent? Are you the only one home? Where is mom?"

"Mia is in her room. She's probably still on the phone." Scarlett sighed. "Mom is always mom. Nobody is aware of her whereabouts. Tell me, what is this about, and why didn't you come home yesterday?"

Belly entered the living room and took a seat. She turned to look at Scarlett. "I was doing research."

"Research?"

"Do you know...