I Thought 'Home' Meant Warmth Nope, Just a Doghouse... Till I'm the HEIR, And It's novel Chapter 6

Chapter 6

Chapter 6

Again. Same bhie reiling

But pain all over made me groan.

Sera, don’t move.

amiliar voice made me open my eyes. Begged out of instinct. “Dad, I’m sorry! I’m sorry!”

Dad’s forced smile froze. Looked at me helpless. Like a kid who messed up.

It’s Dad. Don’t be scared.”

te carefully reached out. Gently held my hand.

jerked back like I’d been shocked. Curled up terrified.

Dad, I didn’t do anything! I swear I didn’t!”

very time Dad reached for me before-ended in pain.

ad’s guilt practically dripped off him. Arm hung in the air. Slowly dropped.

You don’t want to talk to Dad? Then… what about Mom?”

le stepped aside. Mom came into view.

he second she saw me, words died. Just tears.

een so long since she really looked at me.

tatty clothes. Skinny face. Empty, scarred eye socket.

looked up. Stared at Mom’s swollen red eyes. Said something that broke everyone.

Mom… I won’t cause trouble. I can go home now.”

Mom’s heart shattered. Sobbed out loud.

Baby girl… Mommy hurt you. I’m so sorry!”

ew choked sounds-eyes rolled back. Then passed out.

Jad’s face went white. Rushed over screaming. “Honey! What’s wrong?!”

Someone! HELP!”

lever seen anything like this. Especially Dad looking that scary. Brain flashed back to all those times.

‘m scared. This is all my fault.

So I better say sorry first. Makes the pain less.

rolled off the bed. Knelt in front of Mom. Slammed my forehead into the floor.

I’m a bastard. Don’t leave me. It’s my fault. Please…”

Blood bloomed on my forehead. Again. Again.

Everyone froze.

Dad-tears streaming. Screaming.

“Where’s the DOCTOR?! I need a DOCTOR!!”

Next few days, I stayed in the hospital room.

Dad kept showing up at the door. Staring with this look I couldn’t figure out.

Didn’t get it. But felt… something.

Dad and Mom seemed different. But I was still scared.

Three days ago. I coughed up blood again..

Didn’t let Dan see.

le said once-family doesn’t keep useless people.

want a home. Don’t want to get thrown out.

ive days later, I discharged.

ax stood at the door. Shocked, confused eyes stuck on me.

Mom, why’s this piece of trash back?”

Thought you guys got rid of her?”

irst time-Dad slapped Jax for words.

ax’s eyes filled with tears.

Fut Dad’s face was pure rage. Roared in his ear.

She’s NOT trash!”

She’s your SISTER. Your REAL sister!”

After that, shed in the corner? Torn down.

Moved into a big room in the house.

From now on, you live here.”

Dad crouched down. Tried to sound gentle.

shook my head hard. Backed away.

No. Don’t want to.”

lo joy. No excitement. Dad frowned. “Why not?”

Didn’t answer. Just shook against the wall. Begged quietly. “Let me go back to the shed. Want to stay there.”

ad sighed. Knelt beside me. Patient. “Sweetie, this place is way better. Warm. Comfy. You just get in bed, Dad’ll get you cake. Deal?”

But no matter what he said, I kept shaking my head. Panicked. Anxious.

Dad lost it. Yelled. “The shed’s for DOGS! Not people!”

Can you GET that through your head?!”

panicked. Screamed. Bolted for the door-but my foot caught the edge of the step by the window.

Next thing I knew, I was falling.

The impact was dull. Heavy. Like something breaking.

Jax came running, voice cracking with panic.

“Dad! She’s bleeding! A lot!”