Chapter 172. A Trip to the Beach

"Scarlett. Wake up." Belly shook her. She removed the blanket from Scarlett's body and roused her once more. "Scarlett. You've locked yourself in since Friday. At the very least, eat something. I often wonder how you survive when you don't eat for a day or two."

Scarlett opened her eyes with a low moan. "Belly? What are you doing here?"

"To get you to the breakfast table."

"What day is it?" Scarlett got to her feet to check her phone. "Oh. Sunday."

"Don't be concerned. You are not required to attend church today. You haven't been going since daddy left us. Get up." Belly dragged Scarlett up by the hand.

"But I don't want to."

Belly immediately covered her nose. "Scarlett, your breath stinks. Brush your teeth and come downstairs to meet me. If I don't see you there in the next 10-15 minutes, I'll come back up." Belly turned to walk away. Scarlett reached for her phone as soon as she was completely gone. 15 missed calls from Tucker. Oh, no. She was