Chapter 28: Figuring it Out

Chapter 28: Figuring it Out

Faith’s P.O.V

Debby opened the door to her house with a pensive expression. “It didn’t work out?”

I shook my head, holding back tears with sheer strength of will.

“Oh, baby! Come here.” She opened her arms wide for me and I didn’t waste any time wrapping my arms around her tightly, seeking comfort from the only friend I had in this unknown town, faraway from the place I once called home.

The tears came easily this time and I couldn’t help the heartbreaking sobs that made its way past my lips as I buried my head in Debby’s shoulders.

I don’t know why I was suddenly missing my home so, so much. Missing my mother’s comforting hugs and my father’s warmth and support. They hadn't been the kind of people who often gave me physical affirmations of love, and as I had grown up, I had required less and less of those physical contacts, but occasionally, a kiss on the forehead from my mother when I was going out for a tough test, or a pat on the head from my father whe