Chapter 16

Jake stood at the door staring at the scene before him. He had missed the assault on Sheena but he had met her in tears on the floor and Dominic's back to her.

Sheena's crying face and the way the other family members stood watching had prompted him to ask the question. It felt like a funeral in the house.

'What's going on here?' A female's voice spoke from behind him too.

Jake and the others turned to the door to see Mary entering the house.

'Are you just coming in?' Mr Dominic asked, directing his question to Mary who had entered the house.

'Yes.' She replied curtly. Her eyes roved around the room to understand what was happening.

Mary's eyes fell on Sheena and the surprise on her face could not be missed.

'Didn't you say you were out with her?' Mr Dominic asked Sheena. He had his eyes on Sheena but his fingers pointed to Mary.

Sheena was too exhausted to even respond. She nods positively to his question, afraid that her speaking may incur his wrath.

'Uhm yes, she was out with me f