CHAPTER 79 - Cruel Fate

　　(Avery’s Thoughts) 　　After meeting with my therapist and having a date with my beloved boyfriend, Jeff, I ask him to go home alone. I made an excuse saying I had to go to the museum so I could buy some gifts for him. 　　When he proposed, I was utterly speechless, not because I doubted myself but because I couldn’t believe that he has really loved me and was willing to spend his forever with me despite all my shortcomings.? 　　That’s why, for once in my life, I became honest with him, and I promise myself to not leave him blind-sided about anything anymore.? 　　Anyway, it was a lovely day for us, and what else could go wrong? I never thought that something or even someone can ruin what this perfect day has in store for us. Or so I thought. 　　Now, I am walking along this busy street. There’s a shop I always visit because the old woman there is so nice. I don’t know why, but I always have a soft spot with elderlies, maybe because I didn’t experience having grandparents, and my parents