Convinced With Words

“I don’t know.” For the first time, Vero felt uncertainty. Usually, she didn’t think too much about everything that had happened in her life. She acted according to her will and didn’t worry too much about the consequences she would face.

But this time was different. She feared that a wrong answer would make her lose Lev. Even though they didn’t officially belong to each other, her feelings already ran this deep.

Lev seemed displeased with her response. “Is there even a slight desire to meet them?” he asked. This time, it sounded more urgent.

“I don’t know, Lev. I haven’t thought about it,” Vero replied. “What do you expect from me?”

“I hope you make a decision soon.”

The room felt so silent and dark. Lev’s attitude and words made her feel cold. She hugged herself and looked down. “This is the first time I don’t know what I should do,” she said honestly. She had never been this honest about her feelings before, not even to her foster parents. “I’m afraid that whatever I decide will be