With Mia in between, Tanya looked back at him. Fearing that she might wake Mia, her voice was very low and soft as she replied, "No, I'm not."
Joel made a sound of acknowledgment.
Tanya thought that he was going to sleep, so she pulled the quilt over herself and closed her eyes.
It was summer, so the air conditioner in the room was turned very low. Tanya and Mia shared a quilt while Joel used another quilt.
When Tanya was about to fall asleep, Joel's soft voice reached her. "Don't worry, Tanya. I will definitely make Hillary pay for what she did."
Surprised, Tanya turned to Joel. In the dark, she could see a cold look in his eyes. He didn't raise his voice, but it was as if there was power in his words. "I won't let anyone bully the two of you anymore."
Tanya pressed her lips together. Her eyes reddened and sorrow welled up in her.
