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JADE

I need an escape but I didn’t know who to call.

I hadn’t thought this through. It was only after I had left the house that it clicked in my head. Atlas knew where Jaiya lived, and if he doesn’t find me in the cottage, that is the next place he is going to.

And I didn’t want to cause any more trouble for her. Because he wouldn’t be happy.

I sat for the longest time and contemplated if I should just wait for him. I had give him my word that I’ll be there when he got back. And while I hated that I had to break my word. I knew it was the best thing to do. Because if he was there, I wouldn’t be able to leave. He knows that. And I know that too.

I was in the cab with no destination in mind when my phone rang. And it seemed like the answer to all my problems.

“Dad,” I didn’t know when my voice broke.

Just knowing he was on the lie mad eye feel comfortable enough ti be vulnerable. Because I knew, if I were to fall. He would be there to catch me.

“Jade, darling, what’s wrong?” He asked, s