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Chapt 17: Bad News

"Here you are," Alex said, relieved to see Abby just sitting on the shore, playing with her feet in the sand.

"Where else could I go? I have nowhere to run, not even anyone who understands," she replied bitterly.

Alex sighed at her niece's words. He took his place beside her, facing her, who was casting a faraway glance ahead while twiddling her fingers. Alex understood Abby's character. She would play with her fingers if she were nervous.

"I know you're upset with us, but try to understand why we did that."

Abby took a handful of sand, squeezing it out of her hand. The sand was just like her; the tighter it was gripped, the more it would scatter out. Alex and Alona had always believed in her choices, but not anymore. She then turned to Alex.

"Do you also understand, or at least try to understand, why I'm doing this?"

Alex opened her mouth, then closed it again, letting Abby pour out her feelings before he interrupted. She was right; he
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