Chapter 26

“Oh, I am so sorry. I didn’t mean to startle you.” The woman tells Ally. She has slightly greying hair that she has put up in a tight bun. She is neatly dressed and is standing with her hands clasped in front of her. “I am Ruth. I am in charge of running the household.” She says in a friendly voice.

Ally stares at her. There is not much of a household here, is there?

“I unpacked your things while you were in the shower. If there is anything not to your liking, please let me know.” She smiles at Ally. Ally nods at her.

“Dinner will be ready in fifteen minutes. Would you like to have it in your room?” Ruth stays as friendly throughout the conversation, even though Ally does not respond much to what she says.

“Yes, thank you.” Ally forces herself to speak. She is too tired and really just wanted to get into bed.

Ruth nods and walks out of the room. Ally walks to the bed and sits down on it. There is a box on the bed that Ally recognises. She put the box underneath one of her pairs of sho