Chapter 0309

How do I tell her that I feel lost? How do I tell her that nothing in my life makes sense? Why was I even placed in this world to begin with? I’ve lost the energy and will to do anything because I feel like nothing matters anymore.

“I just want to be alone, Mom,” I reply. “There are things I need to work out.”

I didn’t want to tell her that I’m struggling with everything, including my identity. She will just circle it back to Rowan and tell me to move on and leave the past behind. I know I should, but it’s hard to leave the past behind when you’ve held on to it for so long. It is hard to let it go when you let it become. anchor.

“I know. I know that things aren’t easy for you, but I promise, when you give yourself a chance, everything will fall into place and you’ll find your happiness.” She pulls me into her arms, and I lay on her shoulder as tears fall down my cheeks.

to do, and I don’t know if I’ll ever be happy, not that I’ve

How about you start by righting your wrongs? Maybe that will give you the peace you

nails dig into the skin of my palm before I let go. I wanted to argue with her, but I know she’s right. Maybe that will give

“Thank you, Mom.”

these past few months, but I need you to know that I was pushing you for your own sake,” she says,

“I know”

on the forehead before

get some rest, and please remember to shower. It will make you feel

a while, staring off into nothing. Thoughts are flashing through my mind, and it’s hard for me to focus on any of

to my closet, almost tripping in the process. I fling the doors open and dig up a pair of

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