Chapter 51. Scared

Lexcis Aeden

The sunlight reminds me of her golden eyes, and suddenly, my dislike for the sun diminishes.

Her head tilts to the side as she gazes at something behind me. It's silent for a moment until I break the silence.

"A penny for your thoughts."

"I hate this," Chantel says with a weak smile. "Feeling this way. I can't seem to overcome my emotions and fears, no matter what I do. Life is challenging for me because of my actions. I hold myself responsible. I blame you, my dad, and Damon."

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Lexcis Aeden

“...I blame you, my dad, and Damon."

She plays with one of her curls again while her back is against the wall. It looks like she does this when she doesn't care about what the other person says. It was with her brother first, and now it is with me. I do not answer her because it is clear she does not want one.

"You are not going to say anything?" Chantel asks me as she