Chapter 77

Jojo POV

Mel's right hand touched my thigh, she squeezed it gently. I looked away from the floor and turned to her. Through my blurry vision and tear-filled eyes, I could see a soft and sad smile form on her face.

"Okay tigress, let's get back to the room now. Valerie has been out there on her own for so long. Now, I know she's brave, but there's only so much loneliness a nine-year-old can take."

Shit! In the heat of the moment, I had forgotten all about Valerie. I sat down for over an hour, which meant she had been alone for almost two hours. I instantly sprang up from my chair and trotted away, Mel followed me behind. I could see her shake her head slightly as we walked. I did not turn to look at her, I knew I could be a shitty sister sometimes.

Just as I was about to take a swift turn to the room, the last perso