I tugged my bottom lip between my teeth as I nodded. I know they'll be asking questions, but I also know they won't push for answers. They'll let me go at my own pace.
"Ok... Guys, go inside." Mum ushered everyone away with a shooing motion with her hands.
She smiled warmly down at me before she kneeled in front of me. She didn't speak; she sat quietly and waited for me to start. I loved that about her; she would wait however long it took for someone to open up to her.
I grasped the front of the hoodie to make sure it didn't fall as I sat up. I took a long, exasperated breath. "I don't think he wants me, mum." I whimpered.
She drew in a short breath and sighed. She set her hand over mine and offered me a small smile. "Let's get you inside." She whispered.
I felt like I had no energy;
