#Chapter 124 Blocked

Adrian I helped my mother up the stairs of the nursing home, her hands attached to mine as we slowly take each step one at a time. She smiles at me, but I can see the sadness and uncertainty that sits behind her eyes. It hurts me to know that she is worried about Clara and what she plans to do to me. I don't want my mother to worry, though, about such small matters. At the end of the day, I am not responsible for Clara and the actions that she may take against me. Sure, she will try to pin the blame and guilt onto me, but I need to remain strong in keeping the fallout as far away from me as possible. One of the nurses from the nursing home comes out and takes my mother's hand for me, taking the reins in her care. My mother waves to me once they reach the front door, and I waved back, telling her that I will see her sometime soon. As soon as the door closes, I turn around and walk down the stairs, making my way back to my car. I get inside and sit in the driver seat, my