Chapter 26

Madison's bones ached as she walked out of the motel this morning, and headed to the bakery.

She was thankful that at least she didn't need to board a taxi, as the bakery was only a few blocks away.

Also, she needed the little exercise and energy she could derive from walking down the block, as it would aid her today.

Her eyes were swollen as a result of sleep deprivation since last night, and she had barely ate anything this morning, choosing to be solemn. She tried to shake off the fatigue she was feeling as she crossed the road, making a turn that would lead her to the bakery almost instantly. 

The incident of last night had been running through her head all night, and although she tried hard not to think about it, it kept bringing tears to her eyes each time the images replayed itself in her head.

She was tired of the repetitive occurrences of bad luck that seemed to follow her wherever she went, but the one thing she was glad of w