“She’s the adult and you’re the kid. You might not have known better, but she did.” He shakes his head repeatedly. “You took my best friend away.” “I’ll find you someone better—” “No! I want Ellie!” “That’s not possible.” “You always make everyone leave!” I let him go, too stunned by his killing blow to do anything but sit still while my son runs back to his room. He slams the door hard enough to make the frame shake. I’m not sure how much time passes, but I don’t get up until the ache in my knees matches the one in my chest. You always make everyone leave. Nico’s words haunt me. My mom. My
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