Chapter 27.

I was sixteen when I got the news. The news that changed my life. It was the first of the biggest surprises I had gotten that day and I thought nothing would compare to the emotional turmoil I had gone through that day. 

Honey, your father and I are getting a divorce.

It took me several seconds to finally comprehend what my mom had said. And when I finally managed to get my composure back, it felt like all blood had drained from my body.

Now, what Noah is currently telling me a mere two years later, comes close to a third.

"What?" I splutter out.

He looks over at me, a frown etched on his face, and for the first time, I finally understand why he's the way he is. A criminal for a brother, two unsupportive parents— it's terrible to imagine. 

"Ever heard of Nathan G. Johnston? He was all over the news two years ago."

I shook my head. "I don't exactly watch the news." 

"That's my older brother. And he's in jail