Chapter 123

I brought my arms up and crossed over my face as Mom’s foot hit me. My feet slid back but my heel caught on a seam in the floor and I tipped back. The problem was that I blinked and she was next to me. Her elbow came down and slammed into my stomach. It was like I was in slow motion while she was in full speed. I tried to bring my arms down to protect me but I couldn’t, not fast enough. Suddenly,