XXXII

~Aoife~

I came out as I saw Matt rubbing his temple in stress.

“Hey, are you ok?” I said. He tried hard to stir a smile on his stressed face.

“Yeah,” he whispered.

I sat next to him as I constantly looked at him. “What?”

“You know you can talk to me. Right? I may not solve your problem, but we could share some stress as a friend.”

I bit my lips as I squeezed my eyes. A cute smile played on his face. “Is there something you are stressed with?” I tilted my face as he looked in front.

He lashed out a sharp breath as he stroked his head.

“It’s my family. My mom suffers from cancer, and my sister is preparing for university. I cannot help them at all.”

With a heavy breath, he muttered. I felt bad; he was suffering all alone with all these critical matters.

“Does Xander kn