Chapter 53

Kathrina POV

On Monday afternoon, I and Lita were rocking on the porch swing of her house when I told her about Rylan's loss some months back.

"That's…so unfortunate," Lita said, taking a handful of chips from the packet laying in between us on the swing.

" But, you think that drove me to turn into an asshole?" I asked her, taking a sip from my cartoon of strawberry juice.

"You know…I told you Rylan was never a bad guy from the beginning." Lita sighed. "He just happened to change after his return; being a bully like Hayden…" she paused as I flicked a sharp glance at her.

"Ugh, I mean like Hayden was, you know," she rephrased.

"Lita, honestly, ever since I learnt about his brother's death, I've been feeling guilty and…bad."

Lita darted her eyes from the lawn to me.

"Why is that so?"

"I think I and Rylan share something in common."

"You both lost someone dear to your hearts?" She asked with an arched brow.

I nodded.

"I guess Rylan's brother was dear to him. And the pain of his death ma