Penelope was relieved when Melody agreed to return home with her and Raven. They drove her to the small apartment where she was staying, and Penelope noticed the worn-out look of the building as they pulled up. Melody led them through a dimly lit hallway up to her apartment, apologizing for the mess. Inside, the space was cramped and cluttered, with stacks of papers and clothes scattered around.
Penelope was taken aback by the chaos in the small apartment. Melody seemed to be living in a whirlwind of disarray as if her surroundings mirrored the turmoil within her. Melody was one of the most organized people Penelope knew and had always kept her life meticulously in order. Seeing her like this was disconcerting, a stark reminder of how much she had been through.
