“I"ve spent the past two years trying to escape from my past,” I began. “Events happened which depressed me and I"ve spent a long time unable to see a viable reason to continue living.” I paused for a couple of seconds, wondering if I could admit the truth to him about my intentions, wondering how he would react. Despite my shame, I knew I should own up. “You were right - I"ve tried to kill myself any number of times, but I"ve failed every time.”
“For which I will be eternally grateful,” Lucas responded swiftly.
I managed a weak smile. “You asked me about my family, and I told you I had no-one. That"s true, but it"s only in the past two years that I"ve been alone.” Memories washed over me and tears brimmed against my eyelashes.
“Charlotte, you don"t have to do this. If it causes you suc
