Chapter 52

Brielle’s POV

I got discharged an hour after I woke up. It was time to go back home. My parents kept asking what happened after I ran away, but I lied and told them I was exhausted from running for so long and that is why I fell unconscious. Thankfully, they bought it, so that was that. On the way home, I kept calling Blake, but he was not picking up the phone. I was so worried about him. He must be so confused about everything and I wanted to see him so badly and be in his arms. I miss him.

While I was distracted, my mother placed her hand on my thigh and gave it a light squeeze. She must have felt how unsettled I was. She always does. I put on a smile so that I didn’t worry her.

“Are you sure you are okay, Brie? You know you can tell me anything.”

I know I can tell her anything, but I’ve never really been able to do so. Even with her, I have never completely opened up. I wanted to tell her, but I refrained from doing so. I just don’t want her to worr