The journey home was an unpleasant one. On normal days, Scarlet dreaded heading back. Today, she wished it was still yesterday when she could relax in the company of her new friends.
The Liu's were silent throughout ever since Scarlet was shoved into the continental car. They journeyed in silence until the front door clicked shut, signalling that they were no longer in public space. Neither parent questioned her or gave Scarlet a chance to explain. The girl wiped any traces of emotions away and buried them deep inside of herself — something she learnt would save her poor heart many years ago.
