THALIA I can’t help but feel bad whenever I start panicking over nothing, but Rael always assures me without any judgment or irritation. After being treated like a madwoman, it means a lot to be validated like this, to feel okay about making mistakes, and to laugh it off or shrug it off afterward. “We can go together.” Rael casually offered. “You can also stay for the night. Just bring your things, and I will drive you in and out of work tomorrow so you won’t get tired going back and forth.” I quickly shook my head, “No, I can’t let you go through all that trouble. I’ll be fine. I promise, I'm okay.” “I insist,” Rael muttered seriously this time. I was slightly taken aback and immediately sensed that something else was up. I inched closer to him, “What’s wrong, Rael?” He couldn’t ans

