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55. Run Away

Author: Naomi D.
last update Last Updated: 2025-05-20 18:35:32
Nivia’s pov

“Do you think I made a mistake by coming here, Grandpa?”

“No, I don’t.” Grandpa Ash smiled at me with the kindest eyes. He had offered to go on a morning run with me. Like me and Dad do back home.

I miss Dad. Although we talk every everyday. Mom too. They’re worried about me; I know they are. But I’m happy they’re keeping their distance. Well, from me.

From what I heard, Dad has not been keeping his distance from Ford. At all.

Dad can be so annoying if he wants to be, but I love that he’s trying to help me in his own way. Even though I’m pretty sure it won’t work.

“I ran away from my problems.” I told Grandpa Ash. “Instead of facing them. Shouldn’t I be there instead of here?”

He walked towards a wooden bench and sat down, patting the seat next to him. “Sit, Niv.”

“So what do you think?” I asked once I was seated. I knew he probably had a long answer for me if he wanted us both to sit down.

“You didn’t run away, Nivia. You choose yourself.”

“But, -“

“Okay, let’s do the what
Naomi D.

Nivia and Ash. I almost forgot about Leia's first relationship. She and Ash have had their fair share of drama as well. We had a power outtage, but thankfully it didn't last long because I was just in the middle of editing this chapter.

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Samantha White Riley
I want Ford to recognize that his comments and actions are abrasive. He just keeps digging a deeper hole. He is about to see what it feels like to want someone and not be able to have them because you're saying things that are hurtful. He may not be able to handle what he dishes out. Great chapter
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chad black
No you didn’t leave it there!!!!! Lol can’t wait for more. I am loving these chapters!
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