CH 12: How So?

Piper’s POV

“Good morning, Lily. Please take me to Jessie’s bedroom,” I replied.

I followed Lily into the mansion and up to the second floor. The staircase that connected the first floor and the second floor coiled beautifully near the living room. Each step was covered with a fluffy carpet so that our footsteps on the stairs made no noise at all.

That morning, the mansion looked deserted. I honestly hoped I wouldn’t run into Jay, considering our awkward encounter last night. And if I could hope, I didn’t want to see Megan either. But I knew it was impossible. Jay and Megan had become my bosses. Whatever Megan would say or do to me, I would take it. Everything I do is for Jensen and I need to pay his expensive tuition.

God, please help me, Jensen and my mom.

Lily and I walked down the not-so-long hallway. I saw that there were quite a few rooms on the second floor. Then we stopped right in front of a door with a small wooden sign that read ‘Jessie’s bedroom’ using pink paint.

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