Zoey hesitates a bit before coming in. I lock the door after making sure that no one was outside of the room.

As we walk past the bed to the couch, I watch Zoey's expression turn sad as she sees Kendrick on the bed. “I heard he acted out this morning” she mutters.

I stay silent, unsure whether or not to answer. I think her thoughts accidentally slipped out of her mouth because Zoey wouldn't discuss her brother with me. She hates me.

Zoey watches him with a bitter smile. I feel my heart clench, how devastating will it be to find out that your mother has a hand in...