Chapter 32

Daphne

“Are you sure you can handle this?” Daisy asked for what felt like the hundredth time, stuffing a piece of bread into her mouth while struggling into her boots.

“I’ve got it,” I replied, scanning the grocery list again.

She sighed in relief and looked at me. “That’s why you’re my favorite sister.”

“I’m your only sister.”

She smirked and rushed out of the house.

I shook my head, smiling to myself as I watched her disappear through the door.

We were supposed to run errands together, but she had been called to help Dad at the theater. The responsibility fell on me, which meant I had to do the shopping alone.

I grabbed my jacket and stepped outside, deciding to walk instead of taking a cab. The distance was short, and I needed the air.

The weather was pleasant, and the streets were busy with people going about their day.

Walking helped. It cleared my head, pulled my thoughts away from everything I had been avoidin