Veronica collapsed sideways on the carrom board.

“Kya!” Lisa cried out and looked at Katherine with eyes full of doubt and rage. “What did you do?”

“I swear I didn’t do nothing,” Katherine looked just as shocked.

“Aunt Veronica hit her head,” Mercie said, “and I see blood.”

“It’s not good for us to be here,” Vlad grabbed her hand. “Let’s go.” Together, they ran out.

Lisa thought this was a good thing that the children left on their own, but she had no idea what she should do with Veronica. “Oh