Chapter 464 She Showed Up Anyway

Mom stopped in her tracks for just a second but did not turn around. She just kept on walking. I knew she was still mad at me. It hurt, knowing that every time I saw someone might have been the last. That might have been my final goodbye to her. Sure, I felt wronged, but I chose that path. There was no turning back then. Sitting by Dad's grave, I took a few sips of his favorite drink and poured out all the things weighing on my heart. Honestly, who else could I talk to about that stuff but him? "Dad, I hope you're at peace over there. I'm so sorry to disturb you with my troubles, but I don't know who else to turn to. I might have to head back to the border. You always worried about me, scared I'd take off like I did six years ago, facing death at every turn. Then, what you feared is happening again. However, this time, I'm choosing to go. Don't worry, I'll be careful. I'm not going for fun or running away with some random crowd. I'm going to honor the last wishes of fallen heroes.