AVA For the next couple of days, communicating with anyone in the house, except for Leigh, was unbearable. He was there for me, bringing my breakfast, lunch, and dinner to my bedroom. We did almost everything together without arousing suspicion, as our parents wanted to ensure my satisfaction and hoped I would eventually come around. Leigh helped me clean up and assisted Marina with my laundry hamper, taking it outside my door to make it easier for the woman. He also helped me go through my summer studies. We watched an 80s Karate Kid marathon and then switched to Netflix's Cobra Kai. We were continuously anxious about what would unfold next, that it became a habit to agree that one more episode wouldn't hurt, often staying up until four in the morning, enjoying noodles and strawberries d

