CHAPTER 100

April's POV

I hesitated, my hand on the door handle, wanting to confide in Gabe about my own struggles. But this wasn't the right time. Carly and Luca's situation took priority, and I couldn't burden Gabe with my secrets now. The weight of my addiction felt like a crushing boulder, threatening to suffocate me.

My mind flashed to the hidden stash of pills in my room, the late-night cravings that kept me awake, and the constant lies I told to keep it all hidden. No, I couldn't risk sharing this with Gabe now. Not when he was already worried about Carly.

I took a deep breath and pushed aside my own problems, focusing on the conversation at hand. Gabe's expression softened, his eyes filled with gratitude.

"April, you're a great sister. I appreciate your support," he said, his voice genuine.

I forced a smile, feeling like a fraud. "No problem, Gabe. We're family," I replied, trying to sound convincing.

But inside, I was screaming. Trapped in this secret hell, longing for freedom from the g