Dex's POV
I looked for Shenna, who hadn't returned from the bathroom. I began to worry about her because in the manor, no one was allowed to enter any room without permission. There was a special room that only my dad was allowed to enter, and that was for business purposes. Unless he wanted someone to come in.
I walked over and sensed Shenna's presence in the bathroom, but I didn't hear the sound of running water or any signs that she was inside. I knocked on the door to make sure, and she answered, but her voice was hoarse, which made me anxious.
"Can I come in?" The door opened and Shenna rushed into my arms, sobbing uncontrollably. No. I could never calm her anger or sadness, and that made me feel like a dumb failure in every way. "Hey, what's wrong?"
She lifted her pale face as if she had just seen a ghost.
"Your father..."
"What's wrong with him?" Shenna just shook her head and wiped her tears. "Tell me. What happened, Shenna? Did he hurt you?"
