⚠️Warning: Mentions of abuse and trauma, both mental & physical, ate in this chapter. If affected, please read with caution. ⚠️
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《1978》
*Mallory*
I slammed the suitcase shut before looking worriedly over my shoulder.
They should be out long enough.... I hope....
I went to my safe and looked through it.
Passport. SS card. ID Card. Medication. Birth certificate. Grandma's locket. Credit Card.... best not, they could track me.... and only $200 left....?
Ugh... they must have taken most of it when I wasn't looking!!
I pursed my lips and nervously looked over.
They must be knocked out by now.... Mother probably took enough of her medication to be out like a light and Father is probably knocked out from the scotch....
I quietly snuck out of my room, and tiptoe my way to Father's office down the hall.
I quietly walk in and hurry to where his safe is.
I gulped as I looked over and then spun the combination into the lock.
The door opened and I sighed with relief before suddenly a sharp pain overtook part of my head.
No... No no no no no no not now please!!!
I groaned quietly as I held my head, kneeling down to the floor a little.
Since I left the hospital, the migraines come and go whenever they please, and sometimes even lead to seizures.
I prayed it'll pass as I took deep breaths.
"Please.... Please no.... Not now...."
Thankfully, it did pass. I took a deep breath as I slowly stood back up, my vision clearing up, and then looking into the safe.
A bunch of stacks of money, some stocks, documents, and some gold pieces.
I grabbed 2 stacks and then looked at the jewelry.
Wait.... No... They'll track me down if I take that to pawn... Best what they owe me and a little more.... I gotta play this safe, cash only until its safe...
I grab half of another stack before hiding it behind the others and then closing the safe and locking it, then quietly rushing back to my room.
I shoved it all in my purse and suitcase, pull on my jacket, make sure I packed everything, and then grab my suitcase before quietly exiting my room.
I make my way downstairs to the front door, grabbing my car keys on the way, and then walk out.
Just before I unlock my car, I stop and then turn around, taking a good look at the large house.
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