Chapter 122 Leaked

• I stumble backwards, trip over my own feet, and flop down onto the bed. At least, blessedly, the venetian blinds snapped closed again, hiding away this room from the outside. And the outside from this room.
• “Mommy…” Iris starts, bottom lip wobbling, tears in her eyes.
• “It’s okay, honey. It’s okay. It’s just reporters. They won’t hurt you.” Even so, I tell her, “Stay right here in this room while I make sure all the other windows are closed, okay?”