Chapter 34

Chapter 34

 

Wordlessly, I handed the letter to Evelyn. Aiden and Robert read over her shoulder as she scanned the pages, quietly sobbing. I fingered the tanzanite pendant around my neck mechanically. I’d like to say that I felt a great relief, or even a deep sadness, upon reading my mother’s final words to me. But the truth is, I was numb. I had processed more in the last two weeks than what had seemed humanly possible. My head was aching; whether due to the cathartic letter or concussion, I...