Before I Die Young
“This is my fault! I’m the worst! I never should’ve said what I said!
“I never should’ve believed them and gone along with that fake-death scheme. I never should’ve let you kneel in that confessional for eight whole years!
“I knew what you wanted, and I never gave it to you.
“Lily, I swear on my life that no one from our family will show up at your funeral. Not even me.”
Then he stood up and, without hesitation, dragged our wailing parents toward the door.
“Kian, you’ve lost your mind! We finally found Lily! If you want to leave, fine, but don’t take us with you!”