And then ... everything went black . Chapter 5 Chapter 5 The bright hospital lights felt harsh and sharp . Amelia lay on the hospital bed , wrapped in bandages , with burn marks still showing through her skin where the oven had left its mark . The door opened , and Kyler and Matthew walked in . " Have you finally learned your lesson ? " Kyler stood by the bed , looking down at her with a voice like ice . " This is just a warning . If you ever try to mess with Emmy's things again , it'll be a lot worse for you . " Amelia kept staring at the ceiling , silent . She didn't even have the strength to fight back anymore , Just then , the door opened again . Lillianna suddenly walked in , bringing in soup , and smiled sweetly . " Ms. Ackrea , does it hurt ? I made this soup specially for you to help you get better . " As she spoke , her fingers quietly pressed into the open wound on Amelia's arm . " Ah ! " The sharp pain caused Amelia to instinctively push her away . Lillianna used the chance to drop to the floor , tears already streaming down her face . " Ms. Ackrea , I was just trying to be kind to you . If you don't want it , fine . But why did you push me ? " " Amelia ! " Matthew grabbed her wrist . " When are you going to stop acting like this ? " Kyler's eyes went completely cold . " Stop all her painkillers and IVs . Let Chapter 5 her think about what she's done . " The nurse hesitated , but pulled the IV line out . Amelia curled up in pain , but she gritted her teeth and didn't say a word . ***** The day she was finally discharged was also the anniversary of her parents ' and Emily's deaths . As always , Kyler and Matthew brought her to the cemetery . In past years , they'd always punished her somehow . And this year's " punishment " was making her kneel and crawl up the stairs covered in nails , and kneel at every single step . If this had happened before , Amelia might've fought back . But this year , she felt nothing . She dropped to her knees with a blank stare , and the sharp nails immediately pierced her knees . Blood trickled down the stairs , but she seemed like she couldn't feel a thing . She just kept kneeling , standing up , and kneeling again , like a machine . Kyler and Matthew stood off to the side , nodding with satisfaction . " She finally gets it . " By the time she reached the tomb , Amelia's knees were a bloody mess , and the nails were covered with torn flesh and blood . " Apologize to Mom , Dad , and Emmy , " Matthew said coldly . She knelt in front of the tombstone , her voice rough and broken . " I'm sorry . " Chapter 5 " Louder ! " Kyler snapped . " I'm sorry ... " she repeated , her voice flat , her eyes empty like a ghost . walking with no soul . After the memorial , Kyler and Matthew turned around and walked off with Lillianna . " You can make your own way back , " they tossed the words over their shoulders without even looking . Amelia struggled to stand , but she didn't go home . With her knees still bleeding , she slowly limped toward the cemetery's office . " I want to buy a grave plot , " she told the staff . The staff member paused , surprised . " You mean ... for yourself ? " She nodded calmly . " Yes . " After a moment of hesitation , the staff member finally helped her finish . the paperwork . " This plot is yours . You can use it any time . " Amelia was about to thank them when two cold voices cut through from behind . " What do you need a grave plot for ? " She turned slowly and saw Kyler and Matthew standing in the doorway , their faces dark with anger .