Chapter 152: "Same."

I kick the door of Roman’s library open and wince at the way it bangs against the wall. Danis looks up from his table by the side of the window and I'm surprised to see him wearing glasses. They’re almost like mine, but I know they’re medicated.

The worry in his expression has me pausing for a moment before I make my way to him as fast as I can.

Two piles of books are on the floor and one is larger than the other.

“Did Fen tell you?”

I nod and Danis looks away.

“I’m sorry I didn't say this on time. It’s always been at the back of my mind, I think I simply… forgot.”

Somehow the way Danis makes this sound like it’s his fault makes me feel how young he is. He’s only twenty-two or twenty-four, yet he doesn’t act his age at all. I’m pushing twenty-nine, almost close to thirty, and I freaking didn’t consider that my daughter’s custody would be an issue!

“If you’re going to allot blame, heap it all on my head. I’ve been a dumb bitch, and a very irresponsible mother.”

Danis’s brows crease