Chapter 310: Truth

She tried, but her Demons were stronger. – Bass

Bass looked at his niece and saw the strength of his brother in her. There was no doubt, she was his child. She looked like him and had some of his mannerisms. And his stubborn streak that made her keep going even as she knew her world was falling apart around her.

He was proud of her. She made it out of hell and became a strong young woman. He wished that he could take even a little credit for that. The only person who had that right was Ryanne herself.

“She refused to get help.” Bass finally said. “Tried to kick the habit on her own. She could function and have a normal life when she was on her medication. But she always felt disconnected from everything.”

“It’s sometimes referred to as living in a fog.” Anthony interjected. “I have a lot of patients describe living as though they are watching their life happen around them. Like they’re trapped inside themselves. Drug zombie.”

Bass nodded. “She did try. But with