Without her holding me up, my balance failed completely. I fell backward, but thankfully, not down the stairs. I collapsed onto the carpeted floor of the second-story landing, landing hard on my side.

I curled into a tight ball, wrapping both of my arms protectively around my large belly.

My heart was beating so fast it felt like a bird trapped in my ribcage. I was gasping for air, tears streaming down my face. My scalp burned with an intense, searing pain where she had nearly ripped my hair out by the roots.

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