Jason’s shout made everyone freeze and turn their attention to him. He sensed every gaze—shock, sympathy, and concern. His aunt Christel looked at him with an expression that spoke volumes, whispering to his uncle beside her. Jason knew exactly what they were thinking.
“They probably think I’ve lost it,” he thought, looking down in embarrassment. He wished he could just disappear, leave all his problems behind like they were nothing. But that wasn’t possible, and he was stuck going over the past few months in his head, again and again…