Chapter 269. Everything I Had

Chantel Raven

"Chantel, with all due respect, I do not believe you can comprehend," he confesses, his eyes reflecting the pain. "She was everything I had."

I nod empathetically, "You're correct. I apologize; I may not comprehend, but I would be delighted to listen to you if you wanted to tell me more about it." I place a hand on his shoulder. "I am here for you, okay? You are not alone. I understand the sense of loneliness, and I'm telling you that if it becomes too much, you may come to me. Yeah?"

"I apologize; I didn't intend it that way. I really don't know how to handle it..."

"It's OK, Avery. I grasp what you meant. Do you ever take a vacation from this?" I ask, nodding towards the ship's wheel.

He stares at me as if I'm insane for asking, "I do." Aceso takes control when I'm too exhausted.

"All right, that is good. We need you t