Rain bit her lower lip as she made her way back to her bedroom, though she stopped by the billiards room first. According to Sanya, the elders were gathered there. Through the transparent wall, she saw her Aunt Melanie laughing and chatting warmly with Aunt Vernice, while Uncle Ben and Father Frock were engrossed in a game of billiards.
A sense of peace settled in Rain's heart as she watched her aunt's happiness. "I won't let you go back to that hell," she murmured softly, thinking of the Clayton Mansion. Sanya had mentioned William's suggestion, sending Aunt Melanie or even Rain herself back to uncover the truth about their real family.
Rain inhaled deeply. She knew the plan would be more effective if Aunt Melanie went, as Tim Clayton was far more likely to trust her than Rain, who openly resented him. The thought of Tim, the man who had sold her to Michael, made Rain's blood boil. She doubted she could keep her emotions in check if she faced him directly.
