“Dad?” I interrupt them before they end up in the guest room ripping each other’s clothes off. “Yes? “She wants me completely out of her life. I can’t and will not accept that, but I also don’t want to be the reason behind her worsening state, so what do I do?” “Easy. You wait.” “For how long?” “As long as it takes. You’ll lay low and keep an eye on her until you believe she’s ready.” “What if she’s never ready?” “She will be. Ava’s strong and will bounce back. Besides.” Mum pats my shoulder. “She’s worth waiting for.” She is. Since she waited years for me to come around. I can do the same.
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