As Laurice grumble on the inside, a relative finally broke her silence. But Laurice started to broke out in cold sweat upon hearing the question. Well it wasn't necessarily a question. It was more like an affirmation.
"Thanks," I say. Inside I'm wishing she'd let me get lost in the mansion so I could make my escape. Instead she clings to my arm the entire way as if I was an invalid. I let myself into the bathroom and decide to wait for her to leave.
