My Stepfather Said I Had 5 Minutes To Leave After Turning 18. He Didn’t Know I Planned My Exit Weeks Ago

The Hidden Key

Once the coast was clear, I slipped back into my room. Carefully, I pulled out the hidden key from beneath the bookshelf.

It felt cool and reassuring in my hand. I used it to unlock the bottom drawer of my desk where I kept the last envelope, hidden but ready for this moment.

Everything hinged on what was inside, and I was one step closer to revealing the truth they seemed so unaware of.