Chapter 43

It was a bright and sunny Saturday morning. After having breakfast with Dominic, Louise headed back to the Bennett house on her own as Dominic had something to deal with. She only picked up a few daily necessities before heading out again. Their new place wasn't far, so if she forgot anything, she could just come back later. After leaving her own room, Louise turned and walked into the room her mother used when she was alive. Ever since Margaret Bennett passed away, Louise had changed the locks. Now, nobody else could enter this space but her. She stood quietly in front of the vanity, picked up a framed photo of her and her mom, and gently ran her fingers across her mother's face in the picture. "Mom, I got married. I don't know if he's really the right guy, but being with him makes me feel... safe." "There's no point staying here anymore without you. I'm leaving." Hugging the cardboard box in her arms, Louise left the house-completely unaware that Jessica was hiding near the greenhous