Chapter 54

JUNE

My mind was filled with thoughts of my uncle throughout the day. I couldn't even concentrate on my studies. I was guilty — I swear, it's written on my face.

Despite how cold I was to Kristen, he was still treating me well, trying to get closer to me. And here I am, acting like a spoiled brat because I wanted to show him that I've grown.

But where did that leave me?

With my heart unable to heal.

It was a long day for me. One that made me think of the right approach to this. Perhaps, I was trying to solve things the wrong way.

I didn't call him like he asked me to. I took a cab home, but that was after I went grocery shopping. I had a 180 turn after a deep thought about my uncle.

I've decided to make dinner tonight as a silent apology. Since I don't know much about meal varieties, I decided to make Italian fried rice and beef Salad with macaroni.

I watched a video on how to make it online, and I got bus