Chapter 165

Riley started running towards the mall, and in a panic, we all followed after her. "Riley!" Lila shouted. The little girl stopped running and we easily caught up to her. "You're not supposed to run in the street. It's dangerous" she scolded Riley. She frowned, looking down at her feet. "Sorry, Lila" Riley mumbled. "I just don't want you to get hurt" Lila said softly. Riley nodded her head in understanding as she grabbed Lila's hand. I locked the car, hearing the beep in the distance; before we entered the mall. "So, where to first?" Lila asked, looking at all of us. Emily pointed to a sign. "The bathroom. I really have to pee" she told us. Keith scrunched his face up. "I'll take Riley with me. I think she has to go too" Emily offered. We nodded our heads as Emily and Riley walked off to the bathroom. Lila watched until they were inside. "She acts a little younger than nine" Lila said hesitantly. I nodded my head. "She was