Chapter 14 Sienna led Vivian back to her old room . As she stepped into the bathroom to shower , Vivian surveyed the familiar space . Somehow , without Sienna by her side , the four walls , once a sanctuary , now felt like a cage . Her eyes became hollow and vacant . She curled into a ball in the corner , hugging her knees to her chest and waiting for Sienna . The wind rustled the curtains , and Vivian flinched , her eyes darting around in terror . The dark memories she kept buried began to surface , vivid and cruel . It had happened right here . On this bed . Her body began to tremble uncontrollably as silent tears streamed down her face . She never knew what fresh hell they would think of next . When Sienna emerged , toweling her damp hair , she paused , noticing a faint musty smell . The room had been locked up too long , she thought . If needed , they could sleep elsewhere . But then her eyes landed on Vivian - huddled in the corner , a small , trembling ball of misery . Sienna's heart leaped into her throat . She rushed over . " Vivian , what is it ? What's wrong ? " Vivian's eyes were empty , her body a soulless shell . Sienna felt a surge of panic . She didn't know what triggered her . " Vivian , can you hear me ? " she said . " It's me , Sienna . Look at me . " The word " Sienna " seemed to flip a switch . Vivian lashed out , shoving her away . " Sienna isn't dead ! " she screamed . " My sister isn't dead ! Get away ! " Sienna recognized the signs immediately . Her sister was suffering from severe trauma . She reached out , pulling the thrashing girl into her arms . " Vivian , it's okay . It's me . It's your sister . I'm here ." " No ! " Vivian shrieked , struggling wildly . " Don't touch me ! Help ! " In her frenzy , she seized Sienna's hand and bit down , hard . Sienna didn't even flinch . She didn't know what had happened , but it was clearly tied to the years she was gone . She simply held her sister tighter , murmuring soft reassurances . " It's okay . No one's going to hurt you . I'm here ." The sharp , coppery scent of blood finally cut through Vivian's haze . She looked up and froze . Sienna's calm face came into focus , but the sight of her bleeding hand made horror crash over her like a wave . Vivian recoiled instantly , her hands trembling as she stared at the blood staining Sienna's skin . " No … Sienna , I didn't mean it , " she sobbed , collapsing into Sienna's arms . " I'm so sorry ! " " It's okay , " Sienna soothed , her voice a gentle balm . " It's okay . It doesn't hurt . You're okay , Vivian . You're safe . " Vivian just shook her head , starting to slap her own face in frantic self - punishment . " It's all my fault ! I hurt you ! " " Vivian , listen to me , " Sienna gently but firmly caught her hands , stopping her . " It's okay . It doesn't hurt . I'm back now . " Tears and snot streamed down Vivian's face as the words finally spilled out . " They all hurt me . Everyone. When I was sixteen , Dad's friend came into my room while I was sleeping . He covered my mouth . I tried to bite him , so he hit me . Slapped me . They even put snakes in my bed . Frogs . So many centipedes … " Her voice cracked as her body trembled . " Dad promised me an eighteenth birthday party , but then Linda's cousin tried to bully me . I hit him over the head with a vase , but they said it waas I who seduced him first . And Dad … Dad kicked me out . Gave me nothing . Not a penny . " 1/3 7:37 pm DD Chapter 14 The truth was , she had met Mason before that . Her first encounter with him was on her eighteenth birthday . She was homeless , penniless , wandering the streets . She had stumbled , dazed , almost into the path of his car . He had tossed a wad of cash at her and driven away . Sienna's arm throbbed where Vivian had bitten her , but she barely felt it . Hearing Vivian's story , her eyes turned red with a rage that burned hotter than any physical pain . " Don't worry , " she said , her voice a deadly promise . " I won't let a single one of them get away with it . They will all pay ? Her eyes glittered with a terrifying , murderous light . Vivian just clung to her , finding solace in her sister's strength . " Let's go back to the apartment , okay ? " Sienna said , her tone softening . " I'll make you a late - night snack . Remember how you used to love my chicken stew ? We can buy a chicken , and you can help me with it . I'll make you some delicious stew . " Vivian sniffled , the mention of a happy childhood memory piercing through the gloom . A tiny ray of light in the darkness . But then she looked at Sienna's hand . " No ," she whispered , tears welling up again . " Your hand is hurt . We have to go to the hospital first . Please ! " " Okay , " Sienna agreed immediately . " We'll go to the hospital first ." As they stepped out , they passed Linda , who stood in the hallway . Hearing the commotion , Linda smirked triumphantly as they walked past her and out the door . Back in her own room , Linda tried to sleep , but the thunderous sound of demolition from Sienna's old room - and now her own - made it impossible . Sienna had left one final order : start renovating their rooms tonight , and don't stop . Meanwhile , at the hospital , Vivian watched , consumed by guilt , as Sienna's hand was treated and bandaged . Noticing Vivian's expression , Sienna spoke up " Vivian , I'm thirsty . Could you get me a bottle of water ? " Vivian jumped up immediately . " Yes ! Of course . I'll go right now . " By the time they got back to the apartment , Vivian noticed the landlord wasn't in his usual spot , playing games on his phone , which was strange . It was late . Not wanting to be a bother , she said she wasn't hungry anymore . " Alright , Vivian . Stop staring at my hand . It doesn't hurt anymore ." Sienna gently took her sister's hand . " I know you had a panic attack . It's not your fault , and I'm not angry with you . " She gently patted on Vivian's back as she continued . " So please , don't guilty , okay ? If you really want to do something to make it up to me , you can get me some hot water and make me some tea . " Vivian nodded eagerly . " I'll go right now . " When it was time for bed , Vivian insisted on sleeping on the sofa , terrified she would hurt Sienna again in her sleep . Sienna shook her head . " My injured hand will be on the outside . You won't touch it . Now , get in bed . It's late . " Vivian had no choice but agreed . All night , she whimpered in her sleep . And all night , Sienna was there , gently wiping away her tears . After Vivian finally falling asleep , Sienna quietly got up and picked up her phone to dial Lana . " Find out about Linda's cousin , " she demanded . " And all of Aiden's so - called ' friends . ' I want the files on my desk by morning ." Lana , who had been half - asleep , was instantly wide awake . " Yes , Miss Enna ." Sienna stared into the deep , dark night and sighed . She instinctively reached for her cigarette , but it wasn't there . 2/3 7:37 pm Chapter 14 DD " Lana , you've worked hard , " she added . " I'm doubling your bonus . " " Miss Enna , it's my duty . " Lana replied . To her , serving Sienna was the greatest blessing of her life . Without Sienna , there would be no Lana .