CHAPTER 42

"What made you think it would be better for everyone if you tried to end your life, Declan? Have you gone insane?" "My God, the third time I saw you in that mood, for what? To follow Margaux to—"

"Stop it, Mom! I wanted to die so I could be with the one I love in the next life."

Declan's mother burst into tears as she hugged and stroked his back, attempting to retrieve the few pills Declan intended to take.

That was the third time the young man intended to exhale his own breath. Declan vanished from the world he craved as a result of his extreme depression over Margaux's death.

Even his father and friends couldn't stop him.

"At least be strong this time, son. Remember that you have me, you have us, you have your friends and others who cared about your lifestyle. Just think of the possible feelings of the people you will leave if you succeed in what you set out to do." Declan was hugged tightly by his mother once more.

Because he felt so bad and was being drifted away, the young man co