Chapter 28Toby
If I want to stand a chance at a future with Kai, I need his forgiveness, and I need to finally tell him the truth. For four years, he’s believed I ended up in the hospital because of a car accident. That’s the story his family told him, and I let it stand. I should have told him the truth earlier, but at some point, I started to believe this was best for him. I have been questioning that lately, and it’s clear to me now: I can’t keep hiding anymore. He needs to understand what really happened, even if telling him is hard.
Four years ago, I kissed Arjun outside a restaurant after what could be considered a date. It felt safe, like I didn’t need to think twice about it. For once, I let myself believe I could just exist without looking over my shoulder. But then, out of nowh
