JUDY’S POV
The start of school was approaching, and Chris had accepted his mother’s arrangement to study abroad. It was a fantastic opportunity for him, but the reality of it weighed heavily on my heart.
“Oh, Judy, I’m going to miss you so badly, but what can I do?”
“I can totally understand, Chris. It’s for your future, Chris.”
The thought of not seeing him for such a long time was unbearable. We had shared so much, and now, with this looming distance, it felt like everything was slipping through my fingers.
I wanted to be supportive—I knew this was important for Chris—but it was still heartbreaking. Knowing that our time together was limited made every moment feel precious. We had to make the most of it, and I was determined to savour every second.
That morning, Chris had gone out
