Shawn
The drive to my house was quiet. Honestly, I didn’t know what to say to Lila. There are no magic words that can make everything okay, and I felt the weight of that silence.
I was at a loss. I had never dealt with someone who had a psychotic mother before. Sure, David has his issues, but he doesn’t retreat into himself the way Lila does.
As I pulled into the driveway, I let Lila out of the car. She looked up at my house, her eyes filled with apprehension. “Is someone here?” she asked.
I nodded. “My mom, actually,” I replied.
Lila shook her head. “No… I’m not getting you into trouble,” she said, her voice tinged with anxiety.
“It’s okay, I promise,” I reassured her, gently taking her by the arm to guide her inside.
Whenever something is seriously wrong, my mom has a way of knowi
