(Jessie’s POV)
I stayed in my room without eating or sleeping for so long that Nick finally physically carried me down the stairs and put me on the sofa. He’s been after me to eat, to sleep, even to talk. But what was there to say? “Okay, kiddo. Talk to me or I’m opening the curtains.” He threatened, but I didn’t even blink at the threat.
He waited for a few minutes before finally sighing and sitting down next to me. I pulled my feet up so my knees were against my chest and wrapped my arms around my legs as I rested my chin on my knees. “I know I promised I’d try, Nick. But I’m afraid it’s too late”, I said quietly.
I saw him frown out of the corner of my eye, he was totally confused by my comments. A tear slipped down my cheek as I explained, “When you first found me. When you decide
