Little Shadow — The Sweet Escape

They said nobody likes Dad, and if I told him, they'd kick us both out of the family. So he never cried, never complained, never told anyone. My temper exploded. Stop the car. Mrs. DeCluna, we're already running late.

Everyone at the estate is waiting- Then let them wait. Then let them wait. What, are the DeLorena's all gonna drop dead if we show up after two? If they are, I'll pay for the I got out with Nico. We bought two ice creams. Then I filled the backseat with cake, candy, and chocolate.

Whenever you're upset, eat something sweet. Keep rushing me, and you can go back without us. By the time we reached the DeLuca estate, it was already two in the afternoon. The moment Nico saw the mansion, his body went stiff again.

Don't be scared. Mom's here. The moment the gates opened, a blast of water hit us. Crazy kid, crazy mom, perfect match! Nobody wants that little freak. He used to crawl around like a horse for us.

Nico went pale and quickly let go of my hand. Before I could say anything, several members of the DeLuca family came outside. What's all this noise?