Chapter 12

KARLIAH POV

"Are you sure that you're feeling alright, dear? You've been awfully silent, and this isn't like you," Mrs. Baker muttered coolly.

I gave her an assuring smile.

"Yeah, I'm fine; it's just that things have been tense at home," I replied in a quirky tone, leaving out the part where my aunt almost stabbed me with a knife.

She placed a comforting hand on my shoulder.

"Karliah, you know that you can always come to me if you have any problems. We might not be family, but I care about you."

I hugged her tightly.

"Thank you, Mrs. Baker."

She patted me on the back.

"Now tell me what's bothering you."

I sighed deeply.

"Life kinda sucks right now because I lost my brother, and now my best friend is gone."

"Are you talking about that young man you used to hang out with?"

"Yes, that's him; his name is Matt."

She sighed softly as she pulled out a chair.

"Come on, sit down."

I nodded quietly and sat beside her.