Chapter 22

Nix’s POV

“Morning Mom.” I said to her photo as I walked out of my bedroom that morning.

I woke up in such a good mood, it’s like the cloud of grief that has been looming over me is no longer casting an enormous shadow over me. It is still there, but it is allowing a bit of sunshine to peek through. I don’t know how else to explain it.

I think about the ceremony yesterday and encouraging Christina and Dylan to say their goodbyes. It sort of helped me too. Yes, I have my moments. I just try to have them when I am alone. Melissa encouraging me to stay and be with her, made me feel like I had a place again. I mean, having my mom back would be my dream. But being wanted and having a home. I should be grateful and I am going to be. Mom would want me to be grateful.

Vance and Stella had nothing to do with what happened to my mom and they have shown that they really loved her. It doesn’t mean I want them as my parents, but I don’t hate them. They have shown me nothing but respect an