Chapter 49

Helen looks at me disapprovingly and I remove my hands from Neoma's.

"You can't tell Momma and Mom, Sunny. Promise me?" She urges and I shake my head as tears stream down my face.

Why would anyone hurt my sweet sister? I can't bring myself to look away from her bandaged wrist.

"Sunny if you tell them I'll tell them that you're here during school hours." She threatens and I look up at her in shock.

"It's during lunch that doesn't count." I defend but she sees through my poker face.

I sigh heavily and lower my head in defeat, "Fine but if this happens again Neoma I'll have no choice but to tell them. I can't just let someone bully you." I say and she giggles.

"What?" I frown.

She stifles her laughter and shakes her head, "Nothing. Tell me about school, Have you finally decided to make some friends?"

"I have frien-"

"Teachers don't count as friends, Sunny." She teases and I kick her foot lightly under the table.