Chapter 33

• MONIQUE
• Over the weekend, I spent some much-needed time with Sophie, my only real escape from the chaos surrounding me. With Sophie, everything felt simple. She had this innocence that I clung to—a break from the manipulation and lies that filled the rest of my world. We spent the day having brunch and strolling through the park, and for a few hours, it was easy to forget about everything else.
• But then my phone buzzed, and reality came crashing back in. It was my reminder telling me about my regular visits with my godfather.