Chapter 88

Just as Denise was fumbling for a response to Emily, Justin’s voice rang out from the hallway. “Emily, seriously, can you cut the chatter this early? Pack your stuff and go already.” Emily, still in her pajamas, snapped back with hands on her hips, “Justin, who the hell do you think you are kicking me out? Your sister didn’t even say a word. You own the place now?” The pajamas were what Denise had lent her last night. Back then, Justin had already thrown a whole face of disdain, saying it looked terrible on her. “Emily, don’t forget it was you begging to crash here last night. How long were you planning to stick around, anyway?” “You little—” “Alright, both of you, enough already,” Denise stepped in, exasperated. “Emily, stay as long as you like. Just one condition—call your parents and tell them you’re safe and at my place. You don’t want them worrying sick.” Then she turned to her brother. “And Justin, seriously, don’t be such a jerk to her. If I come back and find out you bullied he