Patricia approached slowly. “What did I tell you about sitting here?” she snapped – mynraa

The living room door flew open before Vanessa could squeeze June’s wrist again.

“Let her go.”

My voice hit the room harder than I expected. Vanessa jerked around. June tore free and crashed into Mara’s side. Lily was already on her knees by the sofa, pulling out a cracked blue phone with a strip of silver tape across the back.