in the Owen mansion was d

rrying about how to make her new parents love he

to find. She was ha

Matthew, her

sk of cold contempt. They stood in the grand foyer of

t you are?" he sneered. "You think you're good enough for me? On

lling the police while she begged him to listen, to

and disinfectant filled her nostrils. A large woman with knuckles like rocks had her pinned against a co

a start, heart hammer

ky outside her window ju

knees, her body trembling not from the

dreams; they were

or assault. With no one to believe her, B

ing of a slap, the shocking cold of water dumped over her head, the hollow ache of hunger

ess was a kind inmate who ha

a doctor, the woman taught her everything she

She started reciting medical terms in her mind, foc

for herself. She would make Cassie

ck, she went

ilent. Her family

t for everyone. It was a habit she couldn't break, but she had no intention of c

usy with maids preparing for the day. Brianna

"Could I please have some bread an

d, just loud enough for Brianna to hear. "You finally come back to the Owens, and you get

problem with me, you are free to quit your job," she said, her voice eve

rgue, but she couldn't. The job was easy and th

y to Brianna. "Miss Owen, please forgive my niece, Grace. She speaks without th

ine." She took the plate and went

So arrogant! She's nothing but a stray the Owens brought in! She's so rude! Not

"Enough, Grace! Do not let

t, she decided she would find a way t

f-hour run in the garden. She knew a st

om, her parents and Cassie were al

visit more. Our son is always so busy with w

y is just very ambitious. He'

Caleb and Abb

a moment, she thought the maid Gra

ed everything to fit in, only

s only here for o

. The happy chatter stopped abruptly

. "Brianna. You're up ea

e. "Yes, thank you. I'm jus

and I have decided to throw a big party for you! A welcome home party! We'll invite every impor