In Two Days

Vera

But I couldn’t run away just yet.

The next morning, I went to the bank early. At the counter, I withdrew whatever money was left in my account. When I got home, I started packing. I packed valuables — any small items that could be sold later. When my suitcase was full, I zipped it and dragged it beneath our bed. But I needed the right moment to leave when Arthur was distracted to follow me.