Evelyn
As much as I wanted to offer solace, I remained rooted in place, paralyzed by my own fear and uncertainty. Jacob's world was unraveling, and I couldn't find the words to mend it.
"I am sorry, Dad. But I can't talk about it right now," He finally let out a sigh after moments of silence. His eyes took only one, just one single glance at me, and with that, he walked upstairs. And there I stood, frozen in place, my heart pounding so loudly I was sure everyone could hear it.
When Jacob's gaze had met mine, I saw a storm raging within those normally calm eyes. It was as if he held the weight of the world on his shoulders, each burden threatening to consume him whole.
This was not okay….he was not okay.
Soon, I heard the sound of the door being shut, indicating he'd walked
