Chapter 45: Leaving the Drama

Rose's voice was strained as she spoke to her mother. She could feel the words catching in her throat, but she knew she had to say them. "I'm leaving for a while," she said, trying to keep her voice from cracking. "I need to get away from here. I need to clear my head." Rose's mother looked at her, concern etched on her face. "What's going on, sweetheart?" She asked, reaching out to take Rose's hand. "What's wrong?" "The constant barrage of scandals is just too much," Rose said, her voice shaking. She could feel the tears welling up, threatening to spill over. "I need to get away from it all. I need a break from the constant drama and the constant pressure. "I need to take a step back and breathe." Rose's mother pulled her into a hug, holding her close. "It's okay," she said, her voice soft and soothing. "It's okay to take a break. You've been through so much. Sometimes you just need to recharge." Rose nodded, her head resting against her m