Chapter 97

They think he’s growing up and finally starting to get serious with his life. I guess the school called them too about his improving grades. So, for now, both have backed off and seem to be going easier on him.

“Maybe there isn’t a band-aid for everything, kales. …but maybe things will change if I sort my grades, get into the same uni as you or at least close, and keep my head down. My dad wants me to work in his company, so that’s the plan. Given my mom agrees to let me stay in the States…. I’m thinking of an MBA in whatever college keeps me with you, and the rest we will deal with as it comes at us… I know you love your mom, and I will find a mutual understanding with our parents if I have to. For us, for you… We just have to figure this out as we go.”

His words are like a heavy blow to my heart, but not in a bad way, and tears prick my eyes as I swallow a sudden lump in my throat. Overcome with instant emotion and I have to turn as much as I can within his arms to be able