Chapter 18

I took a deep breath as I unlocked my front door. I wasn't used to feeling this nervous, but this was a hell of a ride. I was beyond exhausted. All I wanted to do was to curl up into a ball and fall asleep right away. It was almost midday, on a Sunday.

Looking down at my clothes, I sighed. I was still wearing my old clothes from yesterday, which was a simple blouse and jeans. It looked like it had gone through a gunfight. 

Please, Liz, do not ask me any questions. I don't have any energy left.

However, before I could reach my room, Liz called out.

"Sweetie, is that you?" Liz called out from the living room. Of course, who else would it be?

"Yeah, it's me," I said, rubbing my eye