Chapter 52

CRYSTAL POV

I’ve never traveled before.

Heck, I’ve never even gone to any place outside Dallas.

My whole life has been this little hard coconut shell that had cocooned me inside warmth. Even though I was always staying behind, I never felt any need or even an itch to compare myself to others. We weren’t well off like other families, but I was contented. I had everything I needed and I didn’t feel like I needed to go on weekend outs for me to feel whole. And honestly, I never felt the edge to go out. And when my parents died, I pretty much buried the whole idea and never allowed myself to think of it ever again.

Yes, Anna used to tell me about her family outings to their family Cabin in San Antonio where they spent every Thanks Giving, and although she had invited more than once, I was always kind enough to turn down her offer. I didn’t want to drag myself and two children along with a shitload of problems to her family's special day and add unnecessary expenses.

Thankfully, she came