Chapter 38

ADA

I arrived in the city yesterday afternoon. Until a few hours before leaving my parents' house, I wasn't sure if I wanted to come. But now, I feel like I needed the space, badly.

"Staying in the apartment by yourself doesn’t seem smart," Mum said when I told her I was leaving.

Both her and Dad were against me leaving. They felt we had to stick together, but I didn't know if we "had to." If we learned anything from what happened at Tyler's home, it's that staying together doesn't guarantee our safety. Besides, I need the space to get my mental health in order.

At 9 am, I was headed to the office to pack my things. "This is going to be hard," I muttered as I crossed the threshold of the building.

I walked into the building, inhaling deeply to steady my nerves. This marked the end of my journey at this office. Today, I would say my final farewell to the job and, in more than one way, the life I once knew.

Then it hit me, a strong and compelling feeling.

I knew coming to this office w