Chapter 50: Her Announcement

AVYAAN

"Can I hug you?"

"Yes!"

I immediately responded to her question and she didn't waste a second before hugging me tightly. I slightly rubbed her back to provide her a bit warmth.

There was a reason why I wanted to keep Shona's parents away from her. When I did my research about her, I observed the patterns and figured out that her parents are extremely toxic. So I had decided that I would keep them away from her, but things weren't in my control anymore.

But, I wanted to protect her from this suffering, she's going through now.

"Can I ask you something?" Shona spoke up, after breaking the hug after a while.

"Yes?" I looked at her.

"Would it be okay if I announce something at family Dinner?" She asked.

"We're your family and no matter whatever you do, we will support you," I responded, cupping her face.

She mildly smiled, but even in her smile, I could see her pain but I knew I couldn't do anything.

"Anyways, it's your birthday, and we're celebrating," I spoke up.

"How?" She que