The Skeleton In Their Closet

Without waiting for her answer, her brother continued. "I'll let Clara and the rest know you're safe. Take care." 

And with that said, he bid her goodbye and hung up. Lucy was still left dazed with the anxiety still rising in her heart. She knew she was supposed to be celebrating at this moment. Many days had not even passed and her family wanted her back already. She should be jumping in glee. But Cedric. Cedric was here. It wasn't good news. And right now, all she could feel was helplessness again. Confusion and helplessness. She was confused at whatever would unfold next. And helpless that she might not be able to handle it. Would she even have the power to?

It didn't take long before her phone rang again. And the next thing she knew, she was bombarded with so many calls from her family. Her whole family, except her mother and father.