Chapter 40: THEY KNEW

Edeline He had a soft smile on his lips, his eyes glancing down at the top of my head. He was looking right at me. Oh, if only I had known about his love for me back then... and if he had only known about my feelings for him... I finished packing my things just before Nixx arrived at my doorstep. The door swung open after a quick series of knocks, and I turned quickly, greeting him with a big smile. He still had that tired look in his eyes, but his smile managed to reach them this time. We were both going through tough times, carrying heavy burdens in our hearts. On the outside, we might’ve seemed fine, but inside, we were struggling with a sense of emptiness and despair. Like zombies, really. Strolling, breathing, grinning for all to see, but deep down, lifeless. "Hey, sis. You all set to go?" He leaned casually against the door frame, taking a quick glance around at the few boxes and two large suitcases I had ready to go. They were the only things left in this bare room, aside from t