I would’ve chosen to live with Daniel over his uncle any day but the warning was clear in Ben’s eyes. I could sense a silent ultimatum. This was a deal-breaker. I had to pick Ben over Daniel. But it wasn’t really a choice. I couldn’t choose Daniel and let my family be turned to the streets and get their lives ruined because of me. I just couldn’t do it!
It was hard to breathe, hard to even try to as my lungs suddenly felt too tight. I finally uttered my response. “My fiance’s desire is of utmost importance to me so..”
But I was cut off by Daniel.
“You know, on the other hand… is it really sensible of us to place the decision in the hands of a naive teenager?”, Daniel directed his question toward his mother. It was all very intentional, I could sense it.
“Hmmm, you’re very right about t
