Chapter 20

Henry was was opposed to leaving Wu City but I urged him incessantly and obstinately stood at the door after he took me back home. He surveyed my stubborn stance and sighed. "You're really chasing me away?" The people around me were few and far between and my only confidant, Summer, was still stuck in prison. To be honest, I was crestfallen to see him go. However, he had been overwhelmed with calls recently. I was mindful of the responsibilities that he bore at home and would hate to hold him back. Furthermore, I was averse to him witnessing my passing. I dipped my head and dispelled his concerns. "Yes, give me some time to myself." "Were nine years of alone time not enough?" I was caught by surprise when the realization hit me that this year marked the ninth anniversary of my parents' deaths. The years had flown past in such a blur that I had done nothing for my own well-being. The only decision I had made had been the worst mistake of my life. If I could rewind time, I wou