Chapter 4 Chapter 4 I woke to cold, empty sheets beside me as if no one had slept there at all .
With my departure only days away , I resigned from my job .
There was no point in prolonging the inevitable .
While handing over my donation bags to the courier , I noticed a commotion across the hall .
Moving men were shuttling new furniture in and out of the apartment .
Through the chaos , I spotted Luke immediately .
He stood with his arm draped around Mandys shoulders , directing the workers .
It was so typical of him this attention to detail .
Hed been just as meticulous when we first moved in , taking time off work to oversee everything .
That was his vision of making a home , hed always said .
Now , he barely seemed to live in ours anymore .
Miss ? Your tracking number ? The couriers voice snapped me back to reality .
The commotion must have carried , because Mandy bounded out moments later .
Yvonne ! Luke bought this place for me because of my nightmares .
Were going to be neighbors ! She leaned in with that affected innocence of hers , eyes wide and eager .
Something about her just made my skin crawl .
As I turned to leave , Mandy suddenly stumbled backward as if pushed .
She collided with a worker carrying a cabinet , the corner catching her lower back .
Her cry of pain pierced the air .
Ah ! Tears sprang to her eyes instantly .
Luke rushed to her side , concern etched on his face as he tenderly massaged her injured back .
He turned to me , his expression incredulous .
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Mandys face went ashen .
Luke , dont .
Its my fault .
I shouldnt have moved in here … Im just a burden .
How could you be a burden ? Youre my sister ! Lukes voice rose defensively .
My head throbbed .
Their brother sister act was nauseating .
Lukes arm blocked my doorway .
Apologize to Mandy .
Now ! Ive had enough .
Why should I apologize for something I didnt do ? Like you havent pulled stunts like this before ? Luke spat .
I let out a bitter laugh .
Hed always believe whatever version of events suited him .
Mandy raised a weak hand in protest .
Please , its fine .
Dont fight because of me .
Im just clumsy .
Luke took her hand gently , but his eyes , blazing with anger , stayed fixed on me .
I never knew you could be so bitter , so petty .
His words cut deep , each one like a knife to my heart .
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