Chapter 139: What The Hell Is Going On Here?

    "Strange noises?" Melanie asked with a yawn. "No, I slept like the dead. In fact, I can't remember the last time I had such a good sleep. I'm still a bit fuzzy now. Why don't you be a good girl and make your mum a cup of tea?" "I'm busy," Madison snapped. "What happened to your neck?" Melanie asked. Madison grabbed the collar of her robe, trying to hide the bruises. "I think it's just some makeup," she said. Melanie narrowed her eyes suspiciously but left without another word. By sunset, Madison had run through a series of possible plans, but none of them were good enough. She paced back and forth in her room, muttering curses against Catherine under her breath. As the light grew weak and the sun faded, she found herself growing nervous. She listened to the sound of her parents and brother going to bed, relieved when the house finally fell silent. She checked the lock on her bedroom window and climbed into bed. A sudden fear overtook her, and she climbed out of bed and checked it a