It was getting late, so my stepfather told me to come along with them as the party was over, and everyone was heading back. I wanted to go back with Ann, but my mother would not listen.
So, I walked towards the car with Grandma Lia holding my hand. She was telling me to take care of myself. As soon as I reached the car Carlos came and shook my hand, I could feel a piece of paper being pushed into my hand so I urgently pulled my hand away and put my hand inside my pocket to keep the note securely. We said our goodbyes and we left.
When we reached the manor, I told my mother I wanted to speak to her alone as soon as I saw my stepfather go inside the study. Samantha was close by but when I said that she excused herself and went up to her room. I took my mother towards the lawn and asked
