As much as I wanted to run and hurry up, I couldn’t. I had no energy to even walk. My head is full of worries about Grandpa and his health. The reason why he’s in that condition is because of me since he has to provide for my needs.
Even if he hasn’t said anything, I know I’m only a burden to him. That’s why I’m doing my best to lessen his work. However, no one wants a kid to work for them and it’s against the law for someone from middle school to work. I hate how powerless I feel towards the world.
I was walking back to the house, dragging my exhausted body through the cobblestones until I noticed Norman’s figure sitting on a step in front of our gates. He was looking at his phone so he didn’t notice me until I was standing right beside him.
“What are you doing here?” I asked, my voice
