Chapter 2 Marlena stares at the headstone , and I swear she's about to pass out . Her hands are shaking , panic flashing in her eyes . How ... how dare you ... " Her voice is barely a whisper . More neighbors crowd around , chattering like it's some reality TV drama . Marlena realizes this is about to blow up in her face . She can't let these people know the truth . he takes a deep breath and instantly switches into victim mode . rocodile tears start flowing as she turns to the crowd . Everyone , this child has serious mental issues . She's been stalking my family . " righton plays along perfectly , fake sobbing behind her . " Mommy , I'm scared ... " he neighbors take one look at my raggedy clothes versus Marlena's designer outfit and immediately pick sides . That kid definitely seems unhinged . " Cursing someone like that ? That's messed up . " Someone call the cops . This is creepy as hell . " Iarlena's eyes flash with triumph . She thinks she's won again . ut when she looks at me , my dead - calm stare just stops her cold . don't argue . Don't explain . Just stand there , perfectly still . hat eerie calm freaks her out way more than tears or tantrums ever could . be remembers the old me - the one who would cry and scream and fall apart . his version of me ? She doesn't know how to handle this . uddenly , security shows up and grabs my arms rough . Larlena leans close to my ear , her voice ice cold . " Roxanne , you can't win against me . Show your face again , and I'll make sure you actually disappear . " turn to look at her , a twisted smile creeping across my face . " Mom , the game's just getting started . " farmers whole body trembles . hey dump me on the side of the road , bruised and bloody , but my eyes are laser - focused . ises she really think that little show stared me ? hen I start digging into Mariena's new life ? hree days later . I discover she's become dus mommy influencer with a decent following on Instagram and Tik Tok Goes by Mama Mar's World " online . e posts all this contend about her and Brighton's perfect life , building this whole brand as the ideal mother . n ber videus , shes all gentle and caring , doting on Brighton like hes made of gold der smule is so sweet on camera , she actually looks like a loving mom The comment section is full of worship Mama Mar is literally goals ! ) 22:21 From Beloved Daughter to Dead Horden ? Now Walch Your Perfect Family BURNE 3 2 Chapter 2 Ugh , I'm so jealous of this family ! ] [ Brighton's the luckiest kid ever ! ] Reading those comments makes me want to put my fist through the screen . She abandoned me , let me think she was dead , and now she's playing perfect mommy online ? I immediately create a burner account and comment on her latest TikTok : [ Remember your daughter at the marina ? ] My heart's pounding as I hit send . Within minutes , the comment's deleted and my account's blocked . know she saw it . know she's scared . Next day , new account , new comment : Three years ago at the marina , ring any bells ? ] This one gets deleted even faster - like , instantly . keep creating accounts , keep commenting . Marlena , your daughter's still alive . ] You told her you were dead , but you're living your best life . ] Remember the kid who waited three days and nights at the marina ? ] very comment gets deleted within seconds , but I know she's seeing them all . ier posting schedule starts getting wonky . Her camera smile looks more and more forced . ler followers start noticing . Is it just me or does Mar seem off lately ? ] Girl looks exhausted in her recent posts ] Hope everything's okay with the fam ! ] keep pushing f she wants to play perfect mother , I'm going to destroy that entire facade . Istart collecting evidence , tracking down her whole timeline for the past three years . Whatever it takes , I'm dragging all her lies into the light . 22:21