Chapter 22

Chapter 22

A year has passed, and I am still without Ace. During this time, I have learned a bit about coping with the loss of my child. Micah and I have grown to feel like real siblings; he drives me crazy, but he is the best older brother I could ask for. Lavana Singh has become my best friend and sister; she is still the sweetest person I have ever met and practically lives here now. Together, they have become the family I always wished for.

Even though Ace pushed us away, I still find comfort in the fact that I chose to be with him that day. I don’t regret the paths I took or the decisions I made in the past.

My life has changed significantly since Ace compelled Micah and me to leave. For starters, I cut my hair; it no longer cascades down my back, perhaps because Ace liked it that way. I do my best to wear a smile on the outside, but on the inside, I feel as if I’m gradually withering away. I never dated Nate; in fact, I haven’t dated anyone. However, since he is Mi