Chapter 40

"He died because of me." I covered my mouth because of what he said. I didn't expect his sudden opening up to me. I'm not ready. "And my family never failed to make me feel that it's my fault. They're blaming me for losing the son that they love the most."

"Bryce..."

"And I know it's my fault." I saw a tear drop from his eye although his face remained expressionless.

"No. It's not your fault, Bryce. Nobody likes what's happening to your brother."

"No. You don't know what you're talking about. He died because he saved me from the people that were upset with me because of some stupid bet. He died saving an asswipe."

I shook my head and then came closer to him to wipe the tears that continued to fall from his eyes. "Shh. Shh. Hush now, Bryce." I guided his head to rest on my shoulder while caressing his hair and patting his shoulder.

"I don't have a plan in my life. I don't have anything that I want. But he is the only person who believes that I have the ability that no one else ha