Irvin looked at me and nodded in encouragement, "Go ahead."
I had been living here for too long. If it weren't for those painful memories, I would think that I had been living so peacefully for my entire life.
I drew a deep breath and said, "I want to move downtown." Looking at his slightly darkened face, I continued, "Thank you for hosting me for so many days, but I can't bother you any longer. I can't hide here and let you take care of me forever."
"You're right. I have to walk out of the pain on my own. No one else can help me. Jarold City is a large city with many opportunities, so I think I can start my own life there."
Although the past hurt, I had to move forward.
Irvin forcefully put down the glass in his hand and replied in a low voice, "I can't help you with your
